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Dittrick Family History

Dittrick 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: Dietrick, Dittrich, Dietrich, Wittrock, Buttrick, Deatrick, Detrick

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Where is the Dittrick family from?

You can see how Dittrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dittrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dittrick families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dittrick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dittrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dittrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dittrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dittrick. 25% of Dittrick men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Dittrick women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dittrick were Truck Driver and Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

What Dittrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dittrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittrick 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Dittrick. 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 316 military records available for the last name Dittrick. For the veterans among your Dittrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittrick lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dittrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dittrick in 1957 was 47, and 48 in 2004.

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