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Ditchey Family History

Ditchey 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: Ritchey, Witchey, Witcher, Pitcher, Hitchen, Richey, Kitchen, Discher

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Where is the Ditchey family from?

You can see how Ditchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditchey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ditchey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ditchey family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ditchey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ditchey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ditchey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ditchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ditchey. 50% of Ditchey men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Bartender
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Ditchey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Ditchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditchey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ditchey. 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 139 military records available for the last name Ditchey. For the veterans among your Ditchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditchey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ditchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ditchey in 1965 was 77, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ditchey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditchey 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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