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Dinshah Family History

Dinshah 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: Hinshaw, Dishaw, Dunstan, Shah, Windham, Henshaw, Dinan, Ingham

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Dinshah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinshah 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dinshah. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dinshah. For the veterans among your Dinshah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinshah lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Dinshah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dinshah in 1979 was 75, and 67 in 2000.

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