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Deedrick Family History

Deedrick Name 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: Dedrick, Deadrick, Diedrick, Derrick, Kendrick, Fredrick, Pedrick

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Where is the Deedrick family from?

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

What did your Deedrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deedrick. 26% of Deedrick men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Deedrick women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deedrick were Farmer and Saleslady. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Furnace Man
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deedrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deedrick 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Deedrick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 298 military records available for the last name Deedrick. For the veterans among your Deedrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deedrick lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Deedrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Deedrick in 1960 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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