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Dimdale Family History

Dimdale Surname 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: Dimsdale, Dinsdale, Dugdale, Diddle, Tisdale, Dale, Dowdall, Vitale

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Where is the Dimdale family from?

You can see how Dimdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimdale family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dimdale families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimdale's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Dimdale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Dimdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimdale 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dimdale. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Dimdale. For the veterans among your Dimdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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