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Diddy Family History

Diddy 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: Duddy, Doddy, Dildy, Kiddy, Liddy, Biddy, Priddy, Dodd, Dilday, Reddy

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Where is the Diddy family from?

You can see how Diddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diddy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Diddy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Diddy families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Diddy's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Diddy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diddy 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 Diddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diddy. 38% of Diddy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Diddy women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Diddy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Diddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diddy 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Diddy. 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 88 military records available for the last name Diddy. For the veterans among your Diddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diddy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Diddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Diddy in 1966 was 88, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diddy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diddy 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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