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Dinkelmann Family History

Dinkelmann 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: Winkelmann, Dinkelman, Pinkelman, Hinkelman, Finkelman, Winkelman

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Where is the Dinkelmann family from?

You can see how Dinkelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinkelmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dinkelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dinkelmann families living in Missouri. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dinkelmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dinkelmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Dinkelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinkelmann 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Dinkelmann. 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 117 military records available for the last name Dinkelmann. For the veterans among your Dinkelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinkelmann lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Dinkelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dinkelmann in 1972 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinkelmann 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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