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Ditwiler Family History

Ditwiler 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: Detwiler, Detweiler, Tutwiler, Litwiller, Ditzler, Dettwiler, Didier

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Where is the Ditwiler family from?

You can see how Ditwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditwiler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ditwiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ditwiler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ditwiler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ditwiler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ditwiler 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 240 census records available for the last name Ditwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditwiler 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ditwiler. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ditwiler. For the veterans among your Ditwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditwiler lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ditwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ditwiler in 1972 was 89, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditwiler 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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