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Dimmette Family History

Dimmette 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: Dimmitt, Pichette, Minette, Emmett, Violette, Piquette, Niquette

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Where is the Dimmette family from?

You can see how Dimmette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimmette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dimmette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Dimmette families living in North Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dimmette's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Dimmette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dimmette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dimmette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dimmette. 38% of Dimmette men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Dimmette women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dimmette were Clerk 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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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What Dimmette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Dimmette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimmette 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Dimmette. 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 125 military records available for the last name Dimmette. For the veterans among your Dimmette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimmette lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Dimmette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dimmette in 1955 was 58, and 77 in 2003.

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