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Dithmar Family History

Dithmar 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, Dishman, Dittmer, Ditman, Dittman, Ditmer, Ditmars, Titman

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Where is the Dithmar family from?

You can see how Dithmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dithmar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dithmar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Dithmar families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Dithmar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dithmar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Dithmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dithmar 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Dithmar. 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 144 military records available for the last name Dithmar. For the veterans among your Dithmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dithmar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Dithmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dithmar in 1972 was 89, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dithmar 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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