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Dinguall Family History

Dinguall 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: Dingwall, Dingwell, Dingle, Tindall, Gingell, Ringdahl, Dinsdale

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Where is the Dinguall family from?

You can see how Dinguall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinguall family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Dinguall families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Dinguall families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinguall's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Dinguall families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Dinguall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinguall 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dinguall. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dinguall. For the veterans among your Dinguall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinguall lifespan?

Average Dinguall life expectancy in 1994 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinguall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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