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Dinnat Family History

Dinnat 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: Donat, Dinan, Dignam, Donnan, Dienst, Danna, Kinnan, Hinnant, Donna

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Where is the Dinnat family from?

You can see how Dinnat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinnat family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Dinnat family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinnat's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dinnat families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinnat 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 29 census records available for the last name Dinnat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinnat 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dinnat. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dinnat. For the veterans among your Dinnat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinnat lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Dinnat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dinnat in 1975 was 70, and 86 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinnat 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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