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Dittmer Family History

Dittmer Surname Meaning

North German and Danish: variant of Dittmar.

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


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Where is the Dittmer family from?

You can see how Dittmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dittmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Dittmer families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dittmer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dittmer families in 1891.
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What did your Dittmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dittmer. 100% of Dittmer 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 13,000 census records available for the last name Dittmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittmer 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Dittmer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Dittmer. For the veterans among your Dittmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittmer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dittmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dittmer in 1952 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittmer 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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