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Didion Family History

Didion Surname Meaning

French (mainly Lorraine and Vosges): from a pet form of the personal name Didier. This surname is also found in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Didion family from?

You can see how Didion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Didion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Didion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Didion families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Didion's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Didion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Didion 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 Didion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Didion. 25% of Didion men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Didion women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Didion were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Didion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didion 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Didion. 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 650 military records available for the last name Didion. For the veterans among your Didion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didion lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Didion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Didion in 1956 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Didion 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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