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Dimmery Family History

Dimmery 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: Dimmer, Dimery, Limmer, Wimmer, Kimmer, Simmer, Nimmer, Damery

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Where is the Dimmery family from?

You can see how Dimmery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimmery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dimmery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Dimmery families living in Cornwall. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dimmery's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Dimmery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimmery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Dimmery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimmery 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Dimmery. 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 37 military records available for the last name Dimmery. For the veterans among your Dimmery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimmery lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Dimmery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dimmery in 1970 was 46, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimmery 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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