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Diederik Family History

Diederik Surname 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: Dederick, Diederich, Diedrick, Diener, Sideris, Nieder, Rieder

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diederik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Diederik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diederik 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Diederik. 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 8 military records available for the last name Diederik. For the veterans among your Diederik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diederik lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Diederik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Diederik in 1977 was 78, and 86 in 1999.

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