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Dinion Family History

Dinion 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: Pinion, Minion, Kinion, Didion, Binion, Dillon, Linton, Hinton

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Where is the Dinion family from?

You can see how Dinion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinion family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dinion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dinion family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinion's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dinion families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinion 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 157 census records available for the last name Dinion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinion 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Dinion. 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 42 military records available for the last name Dinion. For the veterans among your Dinion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinion lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Dinion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dinion in 1967 was 73, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinion 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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