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Diedrichs Family History

Diedrichs 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: Diedrich, Diederichs, Dietrich, Diederich, Wiedrich, Friedrichs

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Where is the Diedrichs family from?

You can see how Diedrichs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diedrichs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diedrichs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Diedrichs families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Diedrichs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diedrichs families in 1891.
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What did your Diedrichs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Hand and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diedrichs. 34% of Diedrichs men worked as a Machine Hand and 50% of Diedrichs women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diedrichs were Farm Operator 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

  • Machine Hand
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diedrichs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diedrichs 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 822 immigration records available for the last name Diedrichs. 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 436 military records available for the last name Diedrichs. For the veterans among your Diedrichs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diedrichs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Diedrichs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Diedrichs in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diedrichs 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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