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Didey Family History

Didey 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: Dixey, Sidney, Rider, Ide, Ridley, Dilday, Dudley, Diver, Didier

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Where is the Didey family from?

You can see how Didey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Didey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Didey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Didey family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Didey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Didey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Didey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Didey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didey 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Didey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Didey. For the veterans among your Didey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didey lifespan?

Average Didey life expectancy in 1973 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Didey 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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