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Dindsay Family History

Dindsay 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, Dilday, Lindsey, Findlay, Dinda, Lindley, Windham, Monday

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Where is the Dindsay family from?

You can see how Dindsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dindsay family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dindsay families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dindsay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dindsay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Dindsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dindsay 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dindsay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dindsay. For the veterans among your Dindsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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