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Dinglas Family History

Dinglas 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: Douglas, Dingle, Dingley, Inglis, Gingles, Ingles, Dinges, Gingras

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Where is the Dinglas family from?

You can see how Dinglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinglas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dinglas families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Dinglas families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinglas's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dinglas families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinglas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dinglas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dinglas. 100% of Dinglas 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
    100%

What Dinglas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Dinglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinglas 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dinglas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dinglas. For the veterans among your Dinglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinglas lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Dinglas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dinglas in 1992 was 36, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dinglas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinglas 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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