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Diederichs Family History

Diederichs Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Diederich.

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


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You can see how Diederichs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diederichs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Diederichs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Diederichs family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Diederichs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diederichs families in 1891.
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What did your Diederichs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diederichs. 100% of Diederichs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Diederichs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diederichs 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Diederichs. 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 Diederichs. For the veterans among your Diederichs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diederichs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Diederichs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Diederichs in 1966 was 81, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diederichs 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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