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Dimison Family History

Dimison 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: Jimison, Simison, Simpson, Denison, Emison, Simson, Dimon, Dickson

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Where is the Dimison family from?

You can see how Dimison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dimison families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Dimison family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimison's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dimison families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Dimison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimison 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dimison. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dimison. For the veterans among your Dimison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimison lifespan?

Average Dimison life expectancy in 1987 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimison 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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