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Dittig Family History

Dittig 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: Sittig, Littig, Wittig, Ditton, Mittag, Pietig, Rettig, Ditto, Gettig

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Where is the Dittig family from?

You can see how Dittig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dittig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Dittig families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dittig's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dittig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Dittig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittig 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Dittig. 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 51 military records available for the last name Dittig. For the veterans among your Dittig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dittig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dittig in 1964 was 67, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittig 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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