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Ditewig Family History

Ditewig 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: Litwin, Sittig, Liebig, Teig, Pietig, Fiebig, Steig, Vieweg, Littig

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Where is the Ditewig family from?

You can see how Ditewig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditewig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ditewig families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ditewig families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ditewig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ditewig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Ditewig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditewig 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Ditewig. 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 99 military records available for the last name Ditewig. For the veterans among your Ditewig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditewig lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Ditewig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ditewig in 1956 was 49, and 48 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditewig 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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