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Dimenna Family History

Dimenna 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: Di Menna, Menna, Pimenta, Diment, Penna, Simeon, Senna, Manna, Denny

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Where is the Dimenna family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dimenna. 50% of Dimenna men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dimenna women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dimenna were Mechanic and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Dimenna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Dimenna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimenna 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Dimenna. 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 248 military records available for the last name Dimenna. For the veterans among your Dimenna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimenna lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dimenna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dimenna in 1951 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimenna 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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