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Dinelly Family History

Dinelly Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Donnelly, Rinella, Di Nello, Minelli, Dilly, Dingley, Dively, Pinelli

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Where is the Dinelly family from?

You can see how Dinelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinelly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dinelly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Dinelly families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinelly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dinelly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinelly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Dinelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinelly 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dinelly. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dinelly. For the veterans among your Dinelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinelly lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Dinelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dinelly in 1974 was 47, and 86 in 1989.

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