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Dittlinger Family History

Dittlinger 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: Wittlinger, Kitelinger, Dillinger, Gittinger, Kittinger, Pittinger

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Where is the Dittlinger family from?

You can see how Dittlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dittlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Dittlinger families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dittlinger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dittlinger families in 1880.
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What did your Dittlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dittlinger. 72% of Dittlinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farm Labor
    29%

What Dittlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Dittlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittlinger 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Dittlinger. 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 192 military records available for the last name Dittlinger. For the veterans among your Dittlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittlinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dittlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dittlinger in 1963 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittlinger 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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