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Ditner Family History

Ditner 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: Diener, Diner, Kitner, Eitner, Bitner, Dinner, Ditmer, Ritner, Pitner

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Where is the Ditner family from?

You can see how Ditner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ditner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Ditner families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ditner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ditner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ditner 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 Ditner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ditner. 84% of Ditner men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Labourer
    17%

What Ditner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ditner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditner 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Ditner. 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 54 military records available for the last name Ditner. For the veterans among your Ditner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ditner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ditner in 1962 was 73, and 97 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ditner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditner 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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