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Diters Family History

Diters 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: Diers, Deters, Deiters, Divers, Rivers, Pitera, Diver, Dier, Peters

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Where is the Diters family from?

You can see how Diters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diters family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Diters families living in Connecticut. This was about 55% of all the recorded Diters's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Diters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diters 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 Diters ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Diters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Diters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diters 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Diters. 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 54 military records available for the last name Diters. For the veterans among your Diters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diters lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Diters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Diters in 1973 was 41, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diters 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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