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Dimmig Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Timmig from Thiemo a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name as in Dittmar .

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


Similar surnames: Dimmer, Kimmer, Sittig, Denig, Gillig, Diem, Immel, Imming, Demming

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Where is the Dimmig family from?

You can see how Dimmig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimmig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dimmig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 55 Dimmig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 85% of all the recorded Dimmig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dimmig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimmig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dimmig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dimmig. 46% of Dimmig men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dimmig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dimmig were Farm Laborer and Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Dimmig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimmig 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Dimmig. 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 156 military records available for the last name Dimmig. For the veterans among your Dimmig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimmig lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Dimmig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dimmig in 1947 was 40, and 86 in 2004.

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