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Dimitriou Family History

Dimitriou Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of the personal name Dimitri(o)s from classical Greek Dēmētrios (see Dimitris).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dimitriou family from?

You can see how Dimitriou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimitriou family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dimitriou families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Dimitriou families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimitriou's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Dimitriou families in 1891.
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What did your Dimitriou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dimitriou. 34% of Dimitriou men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Waiter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dimitriou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimitriou 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dimitriou. 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 121 military records available for the last name Dimitriou. For the veterans among your Dimitriou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimitriou lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dimitriou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dimitriou in 1958 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimitriou 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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