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Didie Family History

Didie 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: Didier, Dixie, Ide, Ridge, Idle, Dade, Badie, Dice, Dudik, Dixit

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Where is the Didie family from?

You can see how Didie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Didie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Didie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Didie families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Didie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Didie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Didie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Didie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Didie. 100% of Didie men worked as a Chauffeur. .

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Didie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didie 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Didie. 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 78 military records available for the last name Didie. For the veterans among your Didie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didie lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Didie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Didie in 1989 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

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