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Dittmyer Family History

Dittmyer 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: Dittmer, Wittmer, Wittmeyer, Dittmar, Dettmer, Wittmayer, Ditmer

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Where is the Dittmyer family from?

You can see how Dittmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittmyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dittmyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dittmyer families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dittmyer's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Dittmyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Dittmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittmyer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dittmyer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dittmyer. For the veterans among your Dittmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittmyer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Dittmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dittmyer in 1976 was 69, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittmyer 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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