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Dit Family History

Dit 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: Din, Dito, Dia, Dix, Sit, Ditz, Dib, Ji, Qiu, Li

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Where is the Dit family from?

You can see how Dit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dit families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dit families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dit's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dit. 100% of Dit men worked as a Gardener.

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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

  • Gardener
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dit 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 Dit. 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 210 military records available for the last name Dit. For the veterans among your Dit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dit lifespan?

Average Dit life expectancy in 1971 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dit 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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