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Dittenhoefer Family History

Dittenhoefer 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: Dudenhoeffer, Rittenhouse, Dittenber, Risenhoover, Bittenbender

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Where is the Dittenhoefer family from?

You can see how Dittenhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittenhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dittenhoefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dittenhoefer families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dittenhoefer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dittenhoefer families in 1880.
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What did your Dittenhoefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dittenhoefer. 100% of Dittenhoefer men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Dittenhoefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Dittenhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittenhoefer 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Dittenhoefer. 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 58 military records available for the last name Dittenhoefer. For the veterans among your Dittenhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittenhoefer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dittenhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dittenhoefer in 1964 was 85, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittenhoefer 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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