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Dicterow Family History

Dicterow 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: Dicker, Dichter, Dickert, Cicero, Disbrow, Di Toro, Kitzerow

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Where is the Dicterow family from?

You can see how Dicterow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dicterow family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Dicterow families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dicterow's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Dicterow families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Dicterow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dicterow 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dicterow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dicterow. For the veterans among your Dicterow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dicterow lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Dicterow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dicterow in 1974 was 78, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dicterow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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