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Dimming Family History

Dimming 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: Dimmig, Demming, Imming, Cumming, Hemming, Dilling, Hamming, Lemming

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Where is the Dimming family from?

You can see how Dimming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimming family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dimming families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Dimming families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimming's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dimming families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimming 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 237 census records available for the last name Dimming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimming 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dimming. 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 Dimming. For the veterans among your Dimming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimming lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Dimming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dimming in 1989 was 74, and 22 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimming 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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