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Dymond Family History

Dymond Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Diamond

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


Similar surnames: Dimond, Diamond, Dimon, Dyment, Daymon, Lymon, Lamond, Amond, Symon

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Where is the Dymond family from?

You can see how Dymond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dymond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dymond families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 79 Dymond families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Dymond's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dymond families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dymond surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dymond ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dymond. 65% of Dymond men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dymond women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dymond were Laborer and Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Income
    40%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Dymond. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Dymond. For the veterans among your Dymond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dymond lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Dymond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dymond in 1949 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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