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Diton Family History

Diton Surname Meaning

see Ditton and Deighton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Diton family from?

You can see how Diton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Diton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Diton families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Diton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Diton families in 1891.
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What did your Diton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diton. 70% of Diton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • Butchers Saleswoman
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diton 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Diton. 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 311 military records available for the last name Diton. For the veterans among your Diton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Diton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Diton in 1963 was 84, and 42 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diton 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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