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Ditrick Family History

Ditrick 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: Detrick, Deitrick, Dietrick, Patrick, Dimick, Dietrich, Durick

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Where is the Ditrick family from?

You can see how Ditrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditrick family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ditrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ditrick family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ditrick's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ditrick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ditrick 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 Ditrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ditrick. 45% of Ditrick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ditrick women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ditrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Ditrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditrick 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ditrick. 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 76 military records available for the last name Ditrick. For the veterans among your Ditrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditrick lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ditrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ditrick in 1970 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditrick 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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