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Dittemer Family History

Dittemer 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: Dittmer, Wittmer, Dotterer, Dittmar, Fitterer, Diemer, Litterer

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Where is the Dittemer family from?

You can see how Dittemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittemer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dittemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Dittemer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dittemer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dittemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dittemer 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 Dittemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dittemer. 100% of Dittemer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dittemer women worked as a Servant.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Dittemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Dittemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittemer 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dittemer. 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 42 military records available for the last name Dittemer. For the veterans among your Dittemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittemer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Dittemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dittemer in 1970 was 67, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dittemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittemer 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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