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Dimitry Family History

Dimitry Surname Meaning

American shortened and altered form of Greek Dimitris or of any of various other derivatives of the personal name Dimitri(o)s from classical Greek Dēmētrios.

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


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Where is the Dimitry family from?

You can see how Dimitry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimitry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dimitry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dimitry families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimitry's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dimitry families in 1891.
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What did your Dimitry ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

What Dimitry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Dimitry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimitry 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Dimitry. 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 384 military records available for the last name Dimitry. For the veterans among your Dimitry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimitry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dimitry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dimitry in 1963 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dimitry 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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