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Dinkelacker Family History

Dinkelacker 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: Uebelacker, Linklater, Dannecker, Linkenhoker, Rickenbacker

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Where is the Dinkelacker family from?

You can see how Dinkelacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinkelacker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dinkelacker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Dinkelacker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 87% of all the recorded Dinkelacker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dinkelacker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinkelacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dinkelacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dinkelacker. 34% of Dinkelacker men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Dinkelacker women worked as a Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Chauffer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Dinkelacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Dinkelacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinkelacker 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Dinkelacker. 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 525 military records available for the last name Dinkelacker. For the veterans among your Dinkelacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinkelacker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Dinkelacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dinkelacker in 1955 was 32, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dinkelacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinkelacker 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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