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Early Origins of the Dimer family

The surname Dimer was first found in Oldenburg in Lower Saxony where the name Dimmer was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Dimer family

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Dimer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dimmer, Dimer, Dimmers, Dimers, Dimmeres, Dimeres, Dimmere, Dimmher and many more.

Early Notables of the Dimer family

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United States Dimer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dimer Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Nicho Dimer, who settled in Virginia in 1678
Dimer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johan Dimer, who settled in America in 1709
Dimer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Cortharine Dimer, who settled in New York in 1832
  • Morgrate Dimer, who arrived in New York in 1832
Dimer Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Georg Dimer, aged 32, who landed in America from Niedermodern, in 1901
  • Minnie Dimer, aged 28, who settled in America from Manchester, in 1904
  • Wladislaw Dimer, aged 11, who landed in America from Jadwniki, in 1905
  • Antonia Dimer, aged 9, who landed in America from Jadwniki, in 1905
  • Berel Dimer, aged 23, who immigrated to America from Zawichwosh, in 1907
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Australia Dimer migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Dimer Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • William Dimer, aged 21, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Violet"

Contemporary Notables of the name Dimer (post 1700) +

  • Stan Dimer, German actor
  • Julius Dimer (1871-1945), German chess master


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