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Dinn Name Meaning

Irish (Tipperary): probably a variant of Scottish Din 6 from a short form of the personal name Dinis a variant of Dennis . Vietnamese: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Denn, Finn, Kinn, Dann, Dino, Linn, Dine, Dinan, Sinn, Rinn

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Where is the Dinn family from?

You can see how Dinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dinn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Dinn families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Dinn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dinn families in 1891.
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What did your Dinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dental Surgeon and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dinn. 100% of Dinn men worked as a Dental Surgeon and 69% of Dinn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Dental Surgeon
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    19%
  • Cotton Weaver
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dinn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 745 military records available for the last name Dinn. For the veterans among your Dinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Dinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dinn in 1959 was 40, and 57 in 2003.

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