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Dimos Name Meaning

Greek: from the personal name Dimos a short form of Dimitri(o)s from classical Greek Dēmētrios (see Dimitris ) or of any of various compound names based on classical Greek dēmos ‘people’ such as Dimosthenis from classical Greek Dēmosthenēs (see Demosthene ). This may also be a shortened form of Greek patronymics such as Dimopoulos . Compare Demos .

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


Similar surnames: Simos, Dimas, Demos, Dimon, Simon, Amos, Damas, Milos, Delos, Mikos

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Where is the Dimos family from?

You can see how Dimos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dimos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dimos families living in Indiana. This was about 14% of all the recorded Dimos's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Dimos families in 1920.
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What did your Dimos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dimos. 40% of Dimos men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Dimos women worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    40%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Molder
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Dimos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimos 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Dimos. 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 168 military records available for the last name Dimos. For the veterans among your Dimos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimos lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dimos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dimos in 1956 was 60, and 65 in 2004.

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