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Dina Family History

Dina Surname Meaning

Italian: from the female personal name Dina.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dina family from?

You can see how Dina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dina families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dina's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dina 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 Dina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dina. 29% of Dina men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Dina women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dina were Barber and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Barber
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    46%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Dina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dina 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dina. 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 549 military records available for the last name Dina. For the veterans among your Dina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dina lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dina in 1954 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dina 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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