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Dingey Family History

Dingey Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Compare Dingee.

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


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Where is the Dingey family from?

You can see how Dingey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dingey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dingey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Dingey families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dingey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dingey families in 1891.
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What did your Dingey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dingey. 39% of Dingey men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

What Dingey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dingey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dingey 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Dingey. 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 239 military records available for the last name Dingey. For the veterans among your Dingey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dingey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Dingey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dingey in 1960 was 60, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dingey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dingey 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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