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Ditzler Family History

Ditzler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Dietzler.

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


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Where is the Ditzler family from?

You can see how Ditzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditzler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ditzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Ditzler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ditzler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ditzler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ditzler 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 Ditzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ditzler. 28% of Ditzler men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Ditzler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ditzler were Farming and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Ditzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ditzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditzler 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Ditzler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ditzler. For the veterans among your Ditzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditzler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ditzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ditzler in 1955 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditzler 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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