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Ditlefsen Family History

Ditlefsen 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: Detlefsen, Dethlefsen, Tollefsen, Tellefsen, Ellefsen, Diersen

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Where is the Ditlefsen family from?

You can see how Ditlefsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditlefsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ditlefsen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ditlefsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ditlefsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ditlefsen 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 Ditlefsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Ditlefsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditlefsen 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Ditlefsen. 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 51 military records available for the last name Ditlefsen. For the veterans among your Ditlefsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditlefsen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Ditlefsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ditlefsen in 1972 was 65, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditlefsen 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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