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Dittly Family History

Dittly 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: Ditty, Little, Ditton, Witty, Dilly, Ditto, Dively, Litty, Wittry

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Where is the Dittly family from?

You can see how Dittly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dittly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dittly families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dittly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dittly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Dittly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittly 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dittly. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dittly. For the veterans among your Dittly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittly lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Dittly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dittly in 1980 was 90, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittly 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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