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Dimner Family History

Dimner 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: Diener, Dimmer, Dimler, Diner, Dinner, Dicker, Pinner, Eigner, Imber

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Where is the Dimner family from?

You can see how Dimner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dimner families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dimner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dimner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimner 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 71 census records available for the last name Dimner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimner 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 Dimner. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dimner. For the veterans among your Dimner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Dimner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dimner in 1966 was 77, and 81 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimner 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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