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Dimma Family History

Dimma 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: Demma, Imm, Kimm, Timm, Damm, Zima, Pimm, Dimmer, Lima, Sima

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Where is the Dimma family from?

You can see how Dimma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimma family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dimma families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Dimma families living in Roxburghshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dimma's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Dimma families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimma 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 Dimma ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dimma. 60% of Dimma 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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Dimma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Dimma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimma 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Dimma. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dimma. For the veterans among your Dimma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimma lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Dimma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dimma in 1986 was 90, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimma 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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