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Diederichsen Family History

Diederichsen 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: Diederichs, Fredericksen, Friedrichsen, Diederich, Frederickson

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Where is the Diederichsen family from?

You can see how Diederichsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diederichsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diederichsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Diederichsen families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Diederichsen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Diederichsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diederichsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diederichsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diederichsen. 50% of Diederichsen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Diederichsen women worked as a Typist. .

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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
    50%
  • Plumber
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Diederichsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diederichsen 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Diederichsen. 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 279 military records available for the last name Diederichsen. For the veterans among your Diederichsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diederichsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Diederichsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Diederichsen in 1964 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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