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Dingel Family History

Dingel Surname Meaning

German: from an Old Prussian name Dyngele possibly based on the ancient Germanic element thing ‘legal assembly’.

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


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Where is the Dingel family from?

You can see how Dingel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dingel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dingel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Dingel families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dingel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dingel families in 1891.
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What did your Dingel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Comptometer Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dingel. 50% of Dingel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dingel women worked as a Comptometer Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dingel were Janitor and Saleslady.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comptometer Operator
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Dingel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dingel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dingel 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Dingel. 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 282 military records available for the last name Dingel. For the veterans among your Dingel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dingel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dingel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dingel in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dingel 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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