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Dimpey Family History

Dimpey 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: Wimpey, Rampey, Dilley, Dimmer, Disney, Zimpel, Dempsey, Dimler

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Where is the Dimpey family from?

You can see how Dimpey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimpey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Dimpey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Dimpey families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimpey's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dimpey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimpey 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 48 census records available for the last name Dimpey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimpey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dimpey. 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 Dimpey. For the veterans among your Dimpey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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