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Dingwell Family History

Dingwell Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Dingwall.

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


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Where is the Dingwell family from?

You can see how Dingwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dingwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dingwell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 24 Dingwell families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Dingwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dingwell families in 1891.
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What did your Dingwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dingwell. 100% of Dingwell 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%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dingwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dingwell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dingwell. 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 501 military records available for the last name Dingwell. For the veterans among your Dingwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dingwell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dingwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dingwell in 1952 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dingwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dingwell 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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