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Dimford Family History

Dimford 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: Dumford, Dunford, Winford, Milford, Gifford, Lipford, Linford

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Where is the Dimford family from?

You can see how Dimford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dimford families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dimford family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dimford's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dimford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dimford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dimford. 100% of Dimford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dimford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Dimford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimford 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 Dimford. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dimford. For the veterans among your Dimford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Dimford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dimford in 1962 was 64, and 81 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimford ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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