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Dittmeier Family History

Dittmeier 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: Vietmeier, Wittmeyer, Dittmer, Reitmeier, Domeier, Dittberner

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Where is the Dittmeier family from?

You can see how Dittmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittmeier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dittmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Dittmeier families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dittmeier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dittmeier families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dittmeier 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 Dittmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dittmeier. 15% of Dittmeier men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Dittmeier women worked as a 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

  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Agent
    15%
  • Chauffeur
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Dittmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Dittmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittmeier 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Dittmeier. 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 322 military records available for the last name Dittmeier. For the veterans among your Dittmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittmeier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dittmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dittmeier in 1964 was 81, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dittmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittmeier 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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