Dimer History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Dimer reached England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Dimer family lived in Northumberland. The family are descended in England from the Norman House of Baron Foulke de Dinan, whose surname translates as from Dinan. The name Dimer derives from the abbreviated form Dinan. Early Origins of the Dimer familyThe surname Dimer was first found in Northumberland where they were granted lands by William the Conqueror, and were Companions in Arms to the Lords of Mitford and Bothal. Sir Alain Dinan was the scion of this family. In Brittany he was descended from Baron Foulke de Dinan, and the family still retained the Barony in Brittany from 1295 to 1509. The name in England became Dinner, Diner, and Dinar. Early History of the Dimer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dimer research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Dimer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dimer Spelling VariationsBefore the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Sound was what guided spelling in the Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Dimer family name include Dinan, Dinner, Diner, Dinar and others. Early Notables of the Dimer familyMore information is included under the topic Early Dimer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Dimer family to IrelandSome of the Dimer family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
To escape the political and religious chaos of this era, thousands of English families began to migrate to the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. The passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe; however, those who made the voyage safely were encountered opportunities that were not available to them in their homeland. Many of the families that reached the New World at this time went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. Research into various historical records has revealed some of first members of the Dimer family to immigrate North America: Dimer Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Dimer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Dimer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Dimer Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Dimer Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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