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Dits Family History

Dits 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: Dias, Diss, Dies, Dils, Dito, Dilts, Ditz, Dick, Vito, Ito

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Where is the Dits family from?

You can see how Dits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dits family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dits families living in Colorado. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dits's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Dits families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dits 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 Dits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dits. 100% of Dits 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Dits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dits 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Dits. 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 154 military records available for the last name Dits. For the veterans among your Dits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dits lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dits 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dits

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