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Dimpter Family History

Dimpter 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: Dempster, Dichter, Demeter, Dampier, Dimmer, Dimler, Dompier, Simpler

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Where is the Dimpter family from?

You can see how Dimpter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimpter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dimpter families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Dimpter family living in Ayrshire. This was about 10% of all the recorded Dimpter's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dimpter families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Dimpter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimpter 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dimpter. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dimpter. For the veterans among your Dimpter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimpter lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Dimpter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dimpter in 1976 was 48, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimpter 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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