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Dyment Family History

Dyment Surname Meaning

English (Somerset and Devon): variant of Diamond

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


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Where is the Dyment family from?

You can see how Dyment families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyment family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dyment families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 74 Dyment families living in Somerset. This was about 48% of all the recorded Dyment's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Dyment families in 1891.
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What did your Dyment ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dyment. 50% of Dyment men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 91% of Dyment women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dyment were Lorry Driver and Shop Keeper Miliner.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    50%
  • Lorry Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Shop Keeper Miliner
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dyment. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyment 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Dyment. 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 882 military records available for the last name Dyment. For the veterans among your Dyment ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyment lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Dyment life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dyment in 1944 was 42, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyment 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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