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Ditmeyer Family History

Ditmeyer 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: Altmeyer, Dickmeyer, Wittmeyer, Heitmeyer, Dammeyer, Tiemeyer

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Where is the Ditmeyer family from?

You can see how Ditmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ditmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ditmeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ditmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ditmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ditmeyer 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 Ditmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ditmeyer. 72% of Ditmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ditmeyer women worked as a 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
    72%
  • Shoe Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ditmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Ditmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditmeyer 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ditmeyer. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ditmeyer. For the veterans among your Ditmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditmeyer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ditmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ditmeyer in 1953 was 45, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditmeyer 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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