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Ditmer Family History

Ditmer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Dittmer (see Dittmar).

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


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Where is the Ditmer family from?

You can see how Ditmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ditmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ditmer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ditmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ditmer families in 1891.
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What did your Ditmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ditmer. 30% of Ditmer men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Ditmer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ditmer were Salesman and House Work.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • House Work
    14%

What Ditmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ditmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditmer 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Ditmer. 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 681 military records available for the last name Ditmer. For the veterans among your Ditmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditmer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Ditmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Ditmer in 1951 was 40, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditmer 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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