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Dinsman Family History

Dinsman 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: Tinsman, Kinsman, Dingman, Dunstan, Kinman, Dickman, Dinan, Inman

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Where is the Dinsman family from?

You can see how Dinsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinsman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dinsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Dinsman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Dinsman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dinsman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Dinsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinsman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dinsman. 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 129 military records available for the last name Dinsman. For the veterans among your Dinsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinsman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Dinsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dinsman in 1970 was 58, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinsman 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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