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Dimmer Family History

Dimmer Surname Meaning

English (Wiltshire): variant of Dismore. German: from a variant of the personal name Dietmar (see Dittmar).

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


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Where is the Dimmer family from?

You can see how Dimmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dimmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Dimmer families living in Wiltshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Dimmer's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Dimmer families in 1891.
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What did your Dimmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dimmer. 42% of Dimmer men worked as a Cowman and 85% of Dimmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dimmer were Farm Carter and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    42%
  • Grocers Assistant
    25%
  • Postman
    17%
  • Farm Carter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dimmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimmer 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 782 immigration records available for the last name Dimmer. 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 938 military records available for the last name Dimmer. For the veterans among your Dimmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimmer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dimmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dimmer in 1957 was 73, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimmer 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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