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Diment Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Diamond . English (Dorset and Somerset): variant of Diamond .

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


Similar surnames: Dyment, Diamant, Dimond, Dimon, Dement, Zimet, Bien, Diven, Osment

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Where is the Diment family from?

You can see how Diment families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diment family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diment families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Diment families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Diment's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Diment families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diment surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diment ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Diment. 12% of Diment men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Diment women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diment were Dairy Farmer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Dairy Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Diment. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diment 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 822 immigration records available for the last name Diment. 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 667 military records available for the last name Diment. For the veterans among your Diment ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diment lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Diment life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Diment in 1964 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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