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Dingles Family History

Dingles 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: Dingle, Dingley, Gingles, Ingles, Dinges, Dingler, Tingley, Ingle

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Where is the Dingles family from?

You can see how Dingles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dingles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dingles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Dingles families living in Suffolk. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dingles's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Dingles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dingles 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 Dingles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dingles. 100% of Dingles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dingles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Dingles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dingles 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dingles. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dingles. For the veterans among your Dingles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dingles lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Dingles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dingles in 1977 was 71, and 76 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dingles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dingles 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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