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Ditsch Family History

Ditsch Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant or an altered form of Dietsch or Titsch variants of Dietz.

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


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Where is the Ditsch family from?

You can see how Ditsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditsch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ditsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ditsch families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ditsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ditsch families in 1880.
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What did your Ditsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ditsch. 54% of Ditsch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ditsch women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ditsch were Engineer 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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Engineer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Ditsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Ditsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditsch 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Ditsch. 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 442 military records available for the last name Ditsch. For the veterans among your Ditsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditsch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ditsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ditsch in 1962 was 51, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditsch 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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