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Dimsy Family History

Dimsy 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: Demay, Nims, Daisy, Dias, Diss, Dies, Dilly, Kimsey, Zimny, Dimas

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Where is the Dimsy family from?

You can see how Dimsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimsy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Dimsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dimsy families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimsy's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Dimsy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Dimsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimsy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dimsy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dimsy. For the veterans among your Dimsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimsy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimsy 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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