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Dimaline Family History

Dimaline Surname Meaning

Probably from the French surname Demoulin for someone from any of various places named with Old French molin ‘mill’.

It indicates a connection to a geographical location.

The name reflects the historical significance of mills in French culture and economy.

People with this surname may have ancestral ties to these specific regions.

This etymology underscores the importance of location in the formation of surnames.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Dimaline family from?

You can see how Dimaline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimaline family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dimaline families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Dimaline families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimaline's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dimaline families in 1891.
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What did your Dimaline ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dimaline. 100% of Dimaline men worked as a Railway Clerk and 100% of Dimaline women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dimaline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dimaline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimaline 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Dimaline. 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 58 military records available for the last name Dimaline. For the veterans among your Dimaline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimaline lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Dimaline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dimaline in 1956 was 47, and 40 in 2001.

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