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Dinnivan Family History

Dinnivan 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: Donivan, Finnigan, Dunivan, Dunnigan, Dinan, Donovan, Kinnison

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Where is the Dinnivan family from?

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

There are 53 census records available for the last name Dinnivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinnivan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dinnivan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dinnivan. For the veterans among your Dinnivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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