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Dimster Family History

Dimster 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, Lister, Doster, Demeter, Distel, Finster, Dimmer

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Where is the Dimster family from?

You can see how Dimster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Dimster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Dimster family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimster's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Dimster families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimster 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 62 census records available for the last name Dimster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimster 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dimster. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dimster. For the veterans among your Dimster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimster lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Dimster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dimster in 1968 was 58, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimster 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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