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Ditter Family History

Ditter Surname Meaning

German: variant of Dieter.

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


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Where is the Ditter family from?

You can see how Ditter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ditter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Ditter families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Ditter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ditter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ditter 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 Ditter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ditter. 21% of Ditter men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Ditter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ditter were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Ditter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ditter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditter 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Ditter. 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 835 military records available for the last name Ditter. For the veterans among your Ditter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditter lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Ditter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ditter in 1952 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ditter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ditter 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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