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Dinnigan Family History

Dinnigan 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: Finnigan, Dunnigan, Hannigan, Finnegan, Hennigan, Donigan, Lannigan

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Where is the Dinnigan family from?

You can see how Dinnigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinnigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dinnigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dinnigan families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dinnigan's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dinnigan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinnigan 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 Dinnigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dinnigan. 100% of Dinnigan men worked as a Coal Hewer and 100% of Dinnigan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dinnigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Dinnigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinnigan 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Dinnigan. 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 103 military records available for the last name Dinnigan. For the veterans among your Dinnigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinnigan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dinnigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dinnigan in 1966 was 68, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dinnigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinnigan 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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