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Dimey Family History

Dimey Name 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: Demey, Dimery, Dixey, Demay, Diver, Dey, Iley, Dewey, Domen, Riley

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Where is the Dimey family from?

You can see how Dimey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dimey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dimey families living in Arkansas. This was about 88% of all the recorded Dimey's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Dimey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dimey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dimey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Dimey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dimey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Dimey. For the veterans among your Dimey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1968, in the United States, Dimey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dimey in 1967 was 73, and 82 in 1968.

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