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Dimlow Family History

Dimlow 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: Dillow, Demlow, Dillon, Dimler, Damrow, Willow, Bilow, Gillow, Gielow

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Where is the Dimlow family from?

You can see how Dimlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimlow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dimlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dimlow families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimlow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dimlow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Dimlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimlow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dimlow. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dimlow. For the veterans among your Dimlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimlow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Dimlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dimlow in 1964 was 80, and 104 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimlow 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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