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Diederick Family History

Diederick 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: Dederick, Diederich, Diedrick, Frederick, Dederich, Diedrich

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Where is the Diederick family from?

You can see how Diederick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diederick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diederick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 40 Diederick families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Diederick's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Diederick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diederick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diederick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diederick. 27% of Diederick men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Diederick women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diederick were Truck Driver and Nurse. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Music Teacher
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diederick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diederick 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Diederick. 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 134 military records available for the last name Diederick. For the veterans among your Diederick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diederick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Diederick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Diederick in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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