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Diddle Family History

Diddle Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Dudley. Compare Aduddell. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of German Dittel.

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


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Where is the Diddle family from?

You can see how Diddle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diddle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diddle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Diddle family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Diddle's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Diddle families in 1911.
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What did your Diddle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diddle. 30% of Diddle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Diddle women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Diddle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Diddle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diddle 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Diddle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 433 military records available for the last name Diddle. For the veterans among your Diddle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diddle lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Diddle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Diddle in 1953 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diddle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diddle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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