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Ditchkus Family History

Ditchkus Name 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: Dickes, Vitkus, Dieckhaus, Mickus, Dittus, Dickhaus, Dicks, Kitchens

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Where is the Ditchkus family from?

You can see how Ditchkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditchkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ditchkus family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ditchkus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ditchkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ditchkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ditchkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ditchkus. 100% of Ditchkus men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Ditchkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditchkus 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ditchkus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Ditchkus. For the veterans among your Ditchkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditchkus lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ditchkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ditchkus in 1952 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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