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Dimond Family History

Dimond Surname Meaning

English: variant of Diamond.

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


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Where is the Dimond family from?

You can see how Dimond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dimond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 205 Dimond families living in Devon. This was about 26% of all the recorded Dimond's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dimond families in 1891.
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What did your Dimond ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dimond. 14% of Dimond men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 71% of Dimond women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dimond were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    14%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Dimond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimond 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Dimond. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Dimond. For the veterans among your Dimond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimond lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dimond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dimond in 1957 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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