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Diedrich Family History

Diedrich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Dietrich.

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


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Where is the Diedrich family from?

You can see how Diedrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diedrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Diedrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Diedrich families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Diedrich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diedrich families in 1891.
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What did your Diedrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diedrich. 26% of Diedrich men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Diedrich women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diedrich were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housework
    8%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Diedrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diedrich 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Diedrich. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Diedrich. For the veterans among your Diedrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diedrich lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Diedrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Diedrich in 1946 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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