Dingwall Family History

Dingwall Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Dingwall, a place in Ross-shire, probably named from Old Norse thing ‘parliament, assembly’.

It is believed that the name reflects the historical significance of the location as a site for gatherings and important discussions.

The combination of the two Old Norse words, thing and vǫllr, gives insight into the cultural and political practices of the Norse people.

This etymology underscores the importance of communal decision-making in Scottish history.

As a result, Dingwall holds a unique place in Scotland's heritage, representing a blend of linguistic and historical influences.

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

Similar surnames: Dingwell, Ringwald, Wignall, Tindall, Dixwell, Dinsdale, Bingham, Dugdale, Benthall, Minshall

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2K	Military Records
4K	Immigration Records
23K	Census and Voter Lists
25K	Member Trees

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Where is the Dingwall family from?

You can see how Dingwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dingwall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dingwall families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 44 Dingwall families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Dingwall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dingwall families in 1891.

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What did your Dingwall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dingwall. 40% of Dingwall men worked as a General labourer and 87% of Dingwall women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dingwall were Motor driver and Private means.

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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.

General labourer

40%

builder contractor

20%

Railway clerk

20%

Motor driver

20%

Unpaid domestic duties

87%

Incapacitated

Dressmaker

Private means

What Dingwall family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 23K census records available for the last name Dingwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dingwall census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4K immigration records available for the last name Dingwall. 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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Military Records

There are 2K military records available for the last name Dingwall. For the veterans among your Dingwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dingwall lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dingwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dingwall in 1952 was 27, and 80 in 2004.

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Dingwall Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Dingwall, a place in Ross-shire, probably named from Old Norse thing ‘parliament, assembly’.

It is believed that the name reflects the historical significance of the location as a site for gatherings and important discussions.

The combination of the two Old Norse words, thing and vǫllr, gives insight into the cultural and political practices of the Norse people.

This etymology underscores the importance of communal decision-making in Scottish history.

As a result, Dingwall holds a unique place in Scotland's heritage, representing a blend of linguistic and historical influences.

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

Where is the Dingwall family from?

What did your Dingwall ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General labourer

40%

builder contractor

20%

Railway clerk

20%

Motor driver

20%

Unpaid domestic duties

87%

Incapacitated

Dressmaker

Private means

What Dingwall family records will you find?

What is the average Dingwall lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dingwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dingwall in 1952 was 27, and 80 in 2004.

Dingwall Family History

Dingwall Surname Meaning

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Dingwall Surname Meaning

74,000 record(s) for Dingwall

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Where is the Dingwall family from?

What did your Dingwall ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Dingwall family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Dingwall family history

What is the average Dingwall lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dingwall family tree

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