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Dimmy Family History

Dimmy 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: Demmy, Imm, Kimm, Timm, Demay, Damm, Pimm, Dimmer, Dilly, Zimny

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Where is the Dimmy family from?

You can see how Dimmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimmy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dimmy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Dimmy family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimmy's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dimmy families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimmy 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 78 census records available for the last name Dimmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimmy 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 Dimmy. 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 23 military records available for the last name Dimmy. For the veterans among your Dimmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimmy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Dimmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dimmy in 1965 was 55, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimmy 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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