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Deidrick Family History

Deidrick Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Deitrick, Dedrick, Deadrick, Heidrick, Derrick, Kendrick, Heidrich

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Where is the Deidrick family from?

You can see how Deidrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deidrick family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deidrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Deidrick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 77% of all the recorded Deidrick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deidrick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deidrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deidrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deidrick. 46% of Deidrick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deidrick women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Deidrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deidrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deidrick census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 110 immigration records available for the last name Deidrick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 194 military records available for the last name Deidrick. For the veterans among your Deidrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deidrick lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Deidrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Deidrick in 1970 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deidrick ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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