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Drittler Family History

Drittler 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: Gritter, Rittner, Fritter, Spittler, Ritzler, Kittler, Ritter

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Where is the Drittler family from?

You can see how Drittler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drittler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Drittler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Drittler family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Drittler's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Drittler families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drittler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drittler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drittler. 30% of Drittler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Drittler women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Attendant
    20%
  • Labor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Drittler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Drittler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drittler 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Drittler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Drittler. For the veterans among your Drittler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drittler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Drittler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Drittler in 1962 was 65, and 73 in 2003.

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