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Dinis Family History

Dinis Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: from Dinis a Portuguese personal name equivalent to Dennis.

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


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Where is the Dinis family from?

You can see how Dinis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dinis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Dinis families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinis's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dinis families in 1861.
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What did your Dinis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dinis. 37% of Dinis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Bartender
    19%
  • Rubber Worker
    19%

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Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Dinis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinis 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Dinis. 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 47 military records available for the last name Dinis. For the veterans among your Dinis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dinis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dinis in 1968 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinis 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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