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Dihm Family History

Dihm 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: Ihm, Dehm, Dahm, Bihm, Diem, Kihm, Dohm, Diehm, Mihm, Kim

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Where is the Dihm family from?

You can see how Dihm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dihm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dihm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Dihm families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Dihm's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dihm families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Dihm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dihm 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Dihm. 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 465 military records available for the last name Dihm. For the veterans among your Dihm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dihm lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Dihm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dihm in 1972 was 88, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dihm 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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