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Dinneford Family History

Dinneford 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: Dunford, Winford, Linford, Kingsford, Dunsford, Binford, Drakeford

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Where is the Dinneford family from?

You can see how Dinneford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinneford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Dinneford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dinneford families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinneford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dinneford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Dinneford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinneford 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dinneford. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dinneford. For the veterans among your Dinneford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinneford lifespan?

Average Dinneford life expectancy in 1975 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinneford 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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