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Ditt Family History

Ditt 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: Kitt, Dott, Litt, Witt, Pitt, Ritt, Ditto, Hitt, Dutt, Fitt

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Where is the Ditt family from?

You can see how Ditt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ditt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Ditt families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ditt's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Ditt families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ditt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Ditt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ditt. 100% of Ditt women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Ditt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditt 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Ditt. 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 571 military records available for the last name Ditt. For the veterans among your Ditt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Ditt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ditt in 1961 was 46, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditt 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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