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Didow Family History

Didow 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: Dedon, Dino, Dow, Kido, Sydow, Dion, Rudow, Dedo, Dubow, Mcdow

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Where is the Didow family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Didow 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 Didow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Didow. 100% of Didow men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Didow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didow 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Didow. 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 14 military records available for the last name Didow. For the veterans among your Didow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Didow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Didow in 1970 was 52, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Didow 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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