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Dytham Family History

Dytham Surname Meaning

from Middle English ditaine ‘(the medicinal plant) dittany’ which is occasionally spelt with final -m because of its origin in Latin dictamnum.

For other herbal names see Dill (3) Gilliver Marjoram.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dytham family from?

You can see how Dytham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dytham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Dytham families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dytham's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Dytham families in 1891.
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What did your Dytham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dytham. 100% of Dytham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 364 census records available for the last name Dytham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dytham 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dytham. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dytham. For the veterans among your Dytham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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