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Dithman Family History

Dithman 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: Dishman, Ditman, Dittman, Titman, Rothman, Dickman, Richman, Mittman

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Where is the Dithman family from?

You can see how Dithman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dithman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dithman families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Dithman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dithman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dithman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dithman 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 Dithman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Dithman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dithman 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 Dithman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dithman. For the veterans among your Dithman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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