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Dittmyre Family History

Dittmyre 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: Dittmar, Dittemore, Ditmore, Dittmer, Wittmer, Di Mare, Dismore

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Where is the Dittmyre family from?

You can see how Dittmyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittmyre family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Dittmyre families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Dittmyre families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dittmyre's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dittmyre families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dittmyre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Dittmyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittmyre 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dittmyre. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dittmyre. For the veterans among your Dittmyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittmyre lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Dittmyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dittmyre in 1974 was 74, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittmyre 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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