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Diedricks Family History

Diedricks 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: Diedrick, Fredricks, Diercks, Diedrich, Dierickx, Diederichs, Dedrick

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Where is the Diedricks family from?

You can see how Diedricks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diedricks family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Diedricks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Diedricks family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Diedricks's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Diedricks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diedricks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Diedricks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diedricks. 50% of Diedricks men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Painters
    17%

What Diedricks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Diedricks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diedricks 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Diedricks. 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 45 military records available for the last name Diedricks. For the veterans among your Diedricks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diedricks lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Diedricks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Diedricks in 1971 was 94, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diedricks 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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