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Ditzel Family History

Ditzel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Dietz.

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


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Where is the Ditzel family from?

You can see how Ditzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ditzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Ditzel families living in London. This was about 96% of all the recorded Ditzel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ditzel families in 1891.
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What did your Ditzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ditzel. 100% of Ditzel 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%

What Ditzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ditzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditzel 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Ditzel. 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 737 military records available for the last name Ditzel. For the veterans among your Ditzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditzel lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Ditzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ditzel in 1941 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ditzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditzel 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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