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Dimmitt Family History

Dimmitt Surname Meaning

English: perhaps an altered form of Dimmick.

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


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Where is the Dimmitt family from?

You can see how Dimmitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimmitt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dimmitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 9 Dimmitt families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimmitt's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Dimmitt families in 1871.
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What did your Dimmitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dimmitt. 29% of Dimmitt men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Dimmitt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dimmitt were Clerk and Housework.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dimmitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimmitt 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Dimmitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dimmitt. For the veterans among your Dimmitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimmitt lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Dimmitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dimmitt in 1946 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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