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Dimitt Family History

Dimitt 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: Dimmitt, Dimit, Dimick, Dixit, Dimitri, Demmitt, Dummitt, Damitz

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Where is the Dimitt family from?

You can see how Dimitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dimitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dimitt families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dimitt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dimitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimitt 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 Dimitt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dimitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimitt 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Dimitt. 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 215 military records available for the last name Dimitt. For the veterans among your Dimitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimitt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dimitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dimitt in 1958 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimitt 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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