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Dittfurth Family History

Dittfurth 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: Ditsworth, Herfurth, Furth, Dilworth, Danforth, Titsworth, Cutsforth

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Where is the Dittfurth family from?

You can see how Dittfurth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittfurth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dittfurth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Dittfurth families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dittfurth's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dittfurth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dittfurth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dittfurth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dittfurth. 42% of Dittfurth men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Baker
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Dittfurth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittfurth 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dittfurth. 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 81 military records available for the last name Dittfurth. For the veterans among your Dittfurth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittfurth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dittfurth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dittfurth in 1966 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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