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Dietrick Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Dietrich .

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


Similar surnames: Detrick, Deatrick, Deitrick, Detrich, Dittrich, Durick, Emerick

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Where is the Dietrick family from?

You can see how Dietrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dietrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dietrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Dietrick families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Dietrick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dietrick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dietrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dietrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dietrick. 100% of Dietrick men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Dietrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dietrick 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dietrick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dietrick. For the veterans among your Dietrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dietrick lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dietrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dietrick in 1953 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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