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Dimney Family History

Dimney 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: Disney, Zimney, Sidney, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Binney, Darney

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Where is the Dimney family from?

You can see how Dimney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dimney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dimney families living in Texas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dimney's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dimney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimney 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 Dimney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dimney. 100% of Dimney men worked as an Accountant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Accountant
    100%

What Dimney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Dimney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimney 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dimney. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dimney. For the veterans among your Dimney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimney lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Dimney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dimney in 1981 was 83, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimney 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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