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Daitch Name Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Deutsch .

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


Similar surnames: Deitch, Ditch, Deitsch, Mitch, Kitch, Deutch, Dutch, Laich, Fitch

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Where is the Daitch family from?

You can see how Daitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daitch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Daitch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Daitch families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Daitch's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Daitch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daitch. 27% of Daitch men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Daitch women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daitch were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    38%
  • New Worker
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Daitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daitch 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Daitch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 171 military records available for the last name Daitch. For the veterans among your Daitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daitch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Daitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Daitch in 1963 was 59, and 85 in 2003.

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