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Diderrich Family History

Diderrich 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: Dietrich, Dederich, Diedrich, Diederich, Derrick, Dederick, D'errico

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Where is the Diderrich family from?

You can see how Diderrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diderrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diderrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Diderrich families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Diderrich's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Diderrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diderrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diderrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diderrich. 43% of Diderrich men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Diderrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diderrich 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Diderrich. 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 27 military records available for the last name Diderrich. For the veterans among your Diderrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diderrich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Diderrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Diderrich in 1965 was 89, and 84 in 2003.

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