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Ditmyer Family History

Ditmyer 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: Ditmer, Dimmer, Dimler, Diemer, Ditzler, Widmyer, Dittmer, Detmer

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Where is the Ditmyer family from?

You can see how Ditmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ditmyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ditmyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Ditmyer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ditmyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ditmyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ditmyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ditmyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Ditmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ditmyer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ditmyer. 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 67 military records available for the last name Ditmyer. For the veterans among your Ditmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ditmyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ditmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ditmyer in 1966 was 72, and 73 in 2003.

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