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Didrickson Family History

Didrickson 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: Dedrickson, Dirickson, Derickson, Didriksen, Derrickson, Erickson

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Where is the Didrickson family from?

You can see how Didrickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Didrickson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Didrickson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Didrickson family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Didrickson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Didrickson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Didrickson 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 Didrickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Didrickson. 40% of Didrickson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Didrickson women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Didrickson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 821 census records available for the last name Didrickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didrickson 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Didrickson. 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 221 military records available for the last name Didrickson. For the veterans among your Didrickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didrickson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Didrickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Didrickson in 1953 was 48, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Didrickson 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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