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Dinck Family History

Dinck 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: Dick, Minck, Einck, Dieck, Dirck, Hinck, Rinck, Linck, Finck, Zinck

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Where is the Dinck family from?

You can see how Dinck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinck family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dinck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Dinck families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinck's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Dinck families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinck 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 Dinck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dinck. 100% of Dinck men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Dinck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinck 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Dinck. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dinck. For the veterans among your Dinck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinck lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Dinck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dinck in 1977 was 82, and 93 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinck 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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