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Dinghofer Family History

Dinghofer 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: Ringhofer, Longhofer, Dinger, Birkhofer, Dingler, Dichter, Ringer

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Where is the Dinghofer family from?

You can see how Dinghofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinghofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dinghofer family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinghofer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dinghofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinghofer 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 20 census records available for the last name Dinghofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinghofer 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 Dinghofer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dinghofer. For the veterans among your Dinghofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinghofer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Dinghofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dinghofer in 1974 was 67, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinghofer 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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