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Dithomas Family History

Dithomas 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: Dethomas, Thomas, Nicholas, Dimas, Thoma, Dittmar, Dishman, Tomas

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Where is the Dithomas family from?

You can see how Dithomas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dithomas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dithomas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dithomas families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dithomas's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Dithomas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dithomas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Dithomas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dithomas 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dithomas. 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 76 military records available for the last name Dithomas. For the veterans among your Dithomas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dithomas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Dithomas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dithomas in 1971 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dithomas 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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