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Didriksen Family History

Didriksen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Didrik (see Dietrich).

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


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You can see how Didriksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Didriksen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Didriksen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Didriksen families living in Kansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Didriksen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Didriksen families in 1880.
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There are 644 census records available for the last name Didriksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didriksen 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

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There are 178 military records available for the last name Didriksen. For the veterans among your Didriksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didriksen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Didriksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Didriksen in 1944 was 21, and 81 in 2004.

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