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Diddeley Family History

Diddeley 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: Diddle, Diveley, Baddeley, Lindley, Ridley, Dudley, Adderley, Riddell

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Where is the Diddeley family from?

You can see how Diddeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diddeley family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Diddeley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Diddeley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diddeley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Diddeley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Diddeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diddeley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Diddeley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Diddeley. For the veterans among your Diddeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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