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Ditslear Family History

Ditslear 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: Ditzler, Disler, Diller, Bitler, Kissler, Risler, Disher, Dimler

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Where is the Ditslear family from?

You can see how Ditslear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditslear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ditslear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ditslear families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ditslear's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ditslear families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ditslear 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 Ditslear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ditslear. 100% of Ditslear 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ditslear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Ditslear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditslear 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ditslear. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ditslear. For the veterans among your Ditslear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditslear lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ditslear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ditslear in 1950 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditslear 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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