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Dittbenner Family History

Dittbenner 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: Dittberner, Dittenber, Pittenger, Winebrenner, Diener, Gittinger

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Where is the Dittbenner family from?

You can see how Dittbenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittbenner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dittbenner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Dittbenner families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dittbenner's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dittbenner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dittbenner 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 Dittbenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dittbenner. 43% of Dittbenner 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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Dittbenner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Dittbenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittbenner 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Dittbenner. 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 211 military records available for the last name Dittbenner. For the veterans among your Dittbenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittbenner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dittbenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dittbenner in 1951 was 23, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittbenner 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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