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Dimmler Family History

Dimmler Surname Meaning

German: nickname or occupational name for a tumbler or a traveling entertainer from an agent derivative of Middle High German tumel(e)n.

‘To tumble or romp’ is the meaning derived from this term.

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


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You can see how Dimmler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimmler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dimmler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dimmler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dimmler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dimmler families in 1880.
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There are 217 census records available for the last name Dimmler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimmler 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Dimmler. 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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There are 144 military records available for the last name Dimmler. For the veterans among your Dimmler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimmler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dimmler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dimmler in 1964 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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