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Ditzel Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of Dietz .

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


Similar surnames: Dietzel, Ritzel, Nitzel, Ditzler, Denzel, Weitzel, Diebel, Metzel

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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 1880 there were 42 Ditzel families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Ditzel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ditzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ditzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ditzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ditzel. 10% of Ditzel men worked as a Carpenter and 32% of Ditzel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ditzel were Salesman 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

  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    32%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Teacher
    10%
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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 Canada, 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.

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