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Ditmar Family History

Ditmar 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: Dittmar, Ditman, Ditmer, Ditmars, Titman, Demar, Bitar, Delmar

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Where is the Ditmar family from?

You can see how Ditmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditmar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ditmar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Ditmar families living in Alberta. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ditmar's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Ditmar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ditmar 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 Ditmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ditmar. 25% of Ditmar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ditmar women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Baker
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ditmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ditmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditmar 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Ditmar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ditmar. For the veterans among your Ditmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditmar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ditmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ditmar in 1963 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ditmar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditmar 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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