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Dithie Family History

Dithie 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: Duthie, Dixie, Mathie, Richie, Thie, Dillie, Ritchie, Michie, Dickie

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Where is the Dithie family from?

You can see how Dithie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dithie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dithie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Dithie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dithie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Dithie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Dithie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dithie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dithie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dithie. For the veterans among your Dithie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dithie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dithie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dithie

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