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Dimmich Family History

Dimmich 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: Dimmick, Kimmich, Dimick, Kimmick, Dimmig, Dimmitt, Simich, Dimmock

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Where is the Dimmich family from?

You can see how Dimmich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimmich family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dimmich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dimmich family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dimmich's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dimmich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimmich 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 Dimmich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dimmich. 100% of Dimmich women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Dimmich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Dimmich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimmich 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Dimmich. 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 54 military records available for the last name Dimmich. For the veterans among your Dimmich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimmich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Dimmich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dimmich in 1970 was 86, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dimmich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimmich 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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