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Dittinger Family History

Dittinger 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: Gittinger, Kittinger, Pittinger, Rittinger, Bittinger, Dettinger

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Where is the Dittinger family from?

You can see how Dittinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dittinger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dittinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dittinger families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dittinger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dittinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dittinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dittinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Leader Glass
    100%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Dittinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dittinger 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Dittinger. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dittinger. For the veterans among your Dittinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dittinger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Dittinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dittinger in 1970 was 69, and 75 in 2002.

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