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Dimmey Family History

Dimmey 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: Dimmer, Kimmey, Limmer, Himmel, Wimmer, Kimmel, Kimmer, Simmer

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Where is the Dimmey family from?

You can see how Dimmey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimmey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dimmey families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 4 Dimmey families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimmey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dimmey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimmey 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 190 census records available for the last name Dimmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimmey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dimmey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dimmey. For the veterans among your Dimmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimmey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dimmey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dimmey in 1966 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimmey 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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