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Dinghan Family History

Dinghan 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: Dingman, Dinan, Ingham, Bingham, Ingman, Linehan, Digman, Singhal

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Where is the Dinghan family from?

You can see how Dinghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinghan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Dinghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Dinghan families living in New Jersey. This was about 90% of all the recorded Dinghan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dinghan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Dinghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinghan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dinghan. 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 Dinghan. For the veterans among your Dinghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinghan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinghan 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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