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Dittenhaver Family History

Dittenhaver 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: Westenhaver, Wittenauer, Dittenber, Eisenhauer, Koppenhaver

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Where is the Dittenhaver family from?

You can see how Dittenhaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittenhaver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dittenhaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dittenhaver families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dittenhaver's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dittenhaver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dittenhaver 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 189 census records available for the last name Dittenhaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittenhaver 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dittenhaver. 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 25 military records available for the last name Dittenhaver. For the veterans among your Dittenhaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittenhaver lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Dittenhaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dittenhaver in 1971 was 72, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittenhaver 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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