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Dimino Family History

Dimino 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: Di Mino, Domino, Cimino, Dimick, Mino, Domingo, Camino, Davino, Dino

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Where is the Dimino family from?

You can see how Dimino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimino family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dimino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 22 Dimino families living in New York. This was about 49% of all the recorded Dimino's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dimino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dimino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dimino. 20% of Dimino men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dimino women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dimino were Fish and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Fish
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Floor Girl
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dimino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimino 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Dimino. 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 464 military records available for the last name Dimino. For the veterans among your Dimino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimino lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dimino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dimino in 1953 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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