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Diede Family History

Diede Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Diedrich.

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


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Where is the Diede family from?

You can see how Diede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diede family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diede families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Diede families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 65% of all the recorded Diede's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Diede families in 1880.
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What did your Diede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diede. 57% of Diede men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Diede women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diede were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Labor
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Diede family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diede 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Diede. 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 291 military records available for the last name Diede. For the veterans among your Diede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diede lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Diede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Diede in 1960 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diede 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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