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Dymes Family History

Dymes 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: Dykes, Domes, Dymek, Dyes, Symes, Dynes, Hymes, Dames, James, Dyer

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Where is the Dymes family from?

You can see how Dymes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dymes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dymes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Dymes families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dymes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dymes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dymes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dymes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dymes. 100% of Dymes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dymes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Dymes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dymes 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Dymes. 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 41 military records available for the last name Dymes. For the veterans among your Dymes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dymes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dymes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dymes in 1966 was 63, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dymes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dymes 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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