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Diedrick Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Diedrich or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Compare Dedrick .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dedrick, Diederich, Hedrick, Derrick, Dederick, Diedrich, Derick

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Where is the Diedrick family from?

You can see how Diedrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diedrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Diedrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Diedrick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Diedrick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diedrick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diedrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diedrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diedrick. 27% of Diedrick men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Diedrick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diedrick were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Diedrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diedrick 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Diedrick. 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 588 military records available for the last name Diedrick. For the veterans among your Diedrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diedrick lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Diedrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Diedrick in 1960 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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