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Ditlevson Family History

Ditlevson 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: Gittleson, Milleson, Kittleson, Detlefsen, Kittelson, Dickerson

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Where is the Ditlevson family from?

You can see how Ditlevson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditlevson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ditlevson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ditlevson families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ditlevson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Ditlevson families in 1891.
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What did your Ditlevson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ditlevson. 75% of Ditlevson men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Ditlevson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ditlevson were Farming and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Ditlevson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditlevson 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ditlevson. 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 196 military records available for the last name Ditlevson. For the veterans among your Ditlevson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditlevson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ditlevson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ditlevson in 1952 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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