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Dink Family History

Dink 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: Zink, Dick, Pink, Din, Fink, Link, Bink, Mink, Dino, Denk

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Where is the Dink family from?

You can see how Dink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dink family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dink family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dink's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dink families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dink 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 Dink ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dink. 100% of Dink 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 Dink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dink 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Dink. 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 305 military records available for the last name Dink. For the veterans among your Dink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dink lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Dink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dink in 1953 was 53, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dink 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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