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Didley Family History

Didley 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: Ridley, Dudley, Dilley, Gidley, Sidley, Sidney, Lindley, Medley

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Where is the Didley family from?

You can see how Didley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Didley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Didley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Didley families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Didley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Didley families in 1880.
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What did your Didley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Didley. 43% of Didley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Didley women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Didley were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    43%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Didley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didley 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Didley. 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 57 military records available for the last name Didley. For the veterans among your Didley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Didley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Didley in 1967 was 86, and 49 in 2003.

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