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Dineson Family History

Dineson 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: Pinson, Kinson, Arneson, Denison, Einerson, Dineen, Hinkson, Hingson

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Where is the Dineson family from?

You can see how Dineson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dineson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dineson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Dineson family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dineson's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Dineson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Dineson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dineson 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Dineson. 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 32 military records available for the last name Dineson. For the veterans among your Dineson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dineson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Dineson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dineson in 1976 was 84, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dineson 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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