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Dittes Family History

Dittes 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: Dittus, Ditter, Gitter, Distel, Mitter, Ditton, Bitter, Tittel

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Where is the Dittes family from?

You can see how Dittes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dittes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Dittes family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dittes's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Dittes families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dittes 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 Dittes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dittes. 20% of Dittes men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Dittes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dittes were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Dittes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dittes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittes 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Dittes. 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 324 military records available for the last name Dittes. For the veterans among your Dittes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dittes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dittes in 1962 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittes 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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