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Dichting Family History

Dichting 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: Dichter, Schwing, Dahling, Bicking, Dilling, Hickling, Richwine

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Where is the Dichting family from?

You can see how Dichting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dichting family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dichting family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dichting's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Dichting families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dichting 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 41 census records available for the last name Dichting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dichting 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dichting. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dichting. For the veterans among your Dichting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dichting lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1983, in the United States, Dichting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dichting in 1981 was 84, and 83 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dichting

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dichting 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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