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Dimit Family History

Dimit Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dimmitt.

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


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Where is the Dimit family from?

You can see how Dimit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dimit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Dimit families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimit's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dimit families in 1840.
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What did your Dimit ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dimit. 100% of Dimit men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dimit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimit 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Dimit. 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 202 military records available for the last name Dimit. For the veterans among your Dimit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dimit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dimit in 1964 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimit ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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