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Dittus Family History

Dittus Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular short form of the Latin personal name Benedictus (see Bennett).

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


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Where is the Dittus family from?

You can see how Dittus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dittus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dittus families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dittus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dittus families in 1840.
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What did your Dittus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dittus. 33% of Dittus men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Dittus women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dittus were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    15%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dittus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittus 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Dittus. 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 688 military records available for the last name Dittus. For the veterans among your Dittus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dittus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dittus in 1962 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dittus 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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