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Ditchem Family History

Ditchem 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: Mitchem, Witcher, Pitcher, Hitchen, Kitchen, Ritchey, Discher

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Where is the Ditchem family from?

You can see how Ditchem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditchem family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Ditchem families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Ditchem's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Ditchem families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Ditchem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditchem 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ditchem. 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 Ditchem. For the veterans among your Ditchem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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