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Dimsdle Family History

Dimsdle 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: Dimsdale, Dinsdale, Diddle, Dingle, Idle, Windle, Kimble, Eisele

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Where is the Dimsdle family from?

You can see how Dimsdle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimsdle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dimsdle families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimsdle's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dimsdle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimsdle 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 23 census records available for the last name Dimsdle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimsdle 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dimsdle. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dimsdle. For the veterans among your Dimsdle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimsdle lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Dimsdle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dimsdle in 1973 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimsdle 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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