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Diederich Family History

Diederich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Diedrich.

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


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Where is the Diederich family from?

You can see how Diederich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diederich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Diederich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Diederich families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Diederich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diederich families in 1891.
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What did your Diederich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diederich. 21% of Diederich men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Diederich women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diederich were Farm Laborer and Helper.

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Helper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Diederich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diederich 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Diederich. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Diederich. For the veterans among your Diederich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diederich lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Diederich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Diederich in 1946 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diederich 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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