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Ditlof Family History

Ditlof 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: Dillon, Ditton, Ditto, Dito, Dittoe, Titlow, Dillow, Detloff, Vito

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Where is the Ditlof family from?

You can see how Ditlof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditlof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ditlof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ditlof families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ditlof's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ditlof families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Ditlof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditlof 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Ditlof. 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 Ditlof. For the veterans among your Ditlof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditlof lifespan?

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