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Dittie Family History

Dittie 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: Dittoe, Wittie, Little, Ditton, Duthie, Sittig, Dixie, Witte, Ditto

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Where is the Dittie family from?

You can see how Dittie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dittie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Dittie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dittie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dittie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dittie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Dittie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittie 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dittie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dittie. For the veterans among your Dittie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Dittie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dittie in 1963 was 63, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittie 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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