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Dimek Family History

Dimek 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: Domek, Simek, Dymek, Dick, Dimick, Diver, Danek, Domen, Dier, Witek

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Where is the Dimek family from?

You can see how Dimek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dimek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dimek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dimek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dimek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dimek. 100% of Dimek men worked as a Trucker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Trucker
    100%

What Dimek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Dimek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimek 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Dimek. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dimek. For the veterans among your Dimek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Dimek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dimek in 1973 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dimek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimek 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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