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Ditlinger Family History

Ditlinger 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: Dillinger, Kitelinger, Fillinger, Gittinger, Kittinger, Dieringer

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Where is the Ditlinger family from?

You can see how Ditlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ditlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ditlinger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ditlinger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ditlinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Ditlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditlinger 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ditlinger. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ditlinger. For the veterans among your Ditlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditlinger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Ditlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ditlinger in 1973 was 84, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditlinger 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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