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Dittell Family History

Dittell 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: Kittell, Littell, Distel, Tittel, Kittel, Dibrell, Mittel, Rittel

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Where is the Dittell family from?

You can see how Dittell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dittell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Dittell families living in Maryland. This was about 90% of all the recorded Dittell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dittell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dittell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Dittell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dittell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dittell. For the veterans among your Dittell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Dittell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dittell in 1967 was 92, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittell 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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