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Dittma Family History

Dittma 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: Dittmar, Ditta, Dittman, Nitta, Datta, Ditton, Mittman, Pitta

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Where is the Dittma family from?

You can see how Dittma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittma family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dittma families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dittma's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dittma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dittma 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 41 census records available for the last name Dittma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittma 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 Dittma. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dittma. For the veterans among your Dittma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittma lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Dittma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dittma in 1990 was 28, and 79 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittma 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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