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Ditden Family History

Ditden 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: Linden, Ditton, Iden, Wilden, Doten, Kitten, Eitzen, Dryden, Dowden

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Where is the Ditden family from?

You can see how Ditden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Ditden families living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ditden's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Ditden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Ditden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditden 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ditden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ditden. For the veterans among your Ditden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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