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Dinges Family History

Dinges Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Dionysius (see Dennis). Compare Dings.

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


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Where is the Dinges family from?

You can see how Dinges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dinges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dinges families living in Montgomeryshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Dinges's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Dinges families in 1891.
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What did your Dinges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dinges. 27% of Dinges men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Dinges women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dinges were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dinges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinges 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 676 immigration records available for the last name Dinges. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dinges. For the veterans among your Dinges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinges lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Dinges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dinges in 1941 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinges 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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