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Ditscher Family History

Ditscher 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: Discher, Litscher, Witcher, Pitcher, Disher, Kutscher, Drescher

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Where is the Ditscher family from?

You can see how Ditscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditscher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Ditscher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Ditscher family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ditscher's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ditscher families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Ditscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditscher 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Ditscher. 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 122 military records available for the last name Ditscher. For the veterans among your Ditscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditscher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Ditscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ditscher in 1967 was 69, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditscher 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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