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Dinsay Family History

Dinsay 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: Lindsay, Dunay, Dinan, Dilday, Kinsey, Minsky, Linsky, Dansby, Dansky

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Where is the Dinsay family from?

You can see how Dinsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinsay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dinsay families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinsay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dinsay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Dinsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinsay 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Dinsay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dinsay. For the veterans among your Dinsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinsay lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Dinsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dinsay in 1983 was 80, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinsay 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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