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Ditsler Family History

Ditsler 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: Ditzler, Disler, Diller, Bitler, Kissler, Risler, Disher, Dimler

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Where is the Ditsler family from?

You can see how Ditsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditsler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ditsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ditsler families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ditsler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ditsler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ditsler 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 Ditsler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Copy Holder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ditsler. 50% of Ditsler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ditsler women worked as a Copy Holder.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Copy Holder
    100%

What Ditsler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Ditsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditsler 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ditsler. 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 58 military records available for the last name Ditsler. For the veterans among your Ditsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditsler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ditsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ditsler in 1967 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ditsler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditsler 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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