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Diederichs Name Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Diederich .

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


Similar surnames: Diederich, Diedrich, Dederich, Diercks, Hinrichs, Dederick, Dietrich

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Where is the Diederichs family from?

You can see how Diederichs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diederichs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Diederichs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Diederichs families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Diederichs's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Diederichs families in 1880.
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What did your Diederichs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diederichs. 25% of Diederichs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Diederichs women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Diederichs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diederichs 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Diederichs. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Diederichs. For the veterans among your Diederichs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diederichs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Diederichs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Diederichs in 1966 was 81, and 51 in 2003.

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