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Dittman Family History

Dittman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dittmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dittman family from?

You can see how Dittman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dittman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Dittman families living in Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dittman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dittman families in 1891.
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What did your Dittman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dittman. 100% of Dittman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Dittman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dittman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dittman. For the veterans among your Dittman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Dittman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dittman in 1942 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittman 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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