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Didericksen Family History

Didericksen 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: Didriksen, Ericksen, Fredericksen, Dedrickson, Derickson, Dirickson

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Where is the Didericksen family from?

You can see how Didericksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Didericksen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Didericksen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Didericksen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Didericksen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Didericksen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Didericksen 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 Didericksen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Didericksen. 60% of Didericksen men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Didericksen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Didericksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didericksen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Didericksen. 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 44 military records available for the last name Didericksen. For the veterans among your Didericksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didericksen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Didericksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Didericksen in 1967 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Didericksen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Didericksen 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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