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Dimer Family History

Dimer 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: Diver, Dier, Domer, Dimmer, Rimer, Dimler, Damer, Simer, Limer, Diner

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Where is the Dimer family from?

You can see how Dimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dimer families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dimer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimer 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 Dimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dimer. 100% of Dimer 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Dimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimer 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Dimer. 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 78 military records available for the last name Dimer. For the veterans among your Dimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Dimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dimer in 1966 was 77, and 65 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimer 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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