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Dymek Family History

Dymek Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from a diminutive of dym ‘smoke’.

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


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Where is the Dymek family from?

You can see how Dymek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dymek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dymek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dymek families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dymek's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dymek families in 1891.
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What did your Dymek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dymek. 40% of Dymek men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Dymek women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dymek were Butcher and Packer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%
  • Butcher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Spinner
    16%
  • Packer
    16%

What Dymek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dymek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dymek 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Dymek. 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 447 military records available for the last name Dymek. For the veterans among your Dymek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dymek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dymek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dymek in 1962 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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