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Dinkelspiel Family History

Dinkelspiel 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: Dingeldein, Diesel, Gillespie, Federspiel, Dinkelman, Finkelstein

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Where is the Dinkelspiel family from?

You can see how Dinkelspiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinkelspiel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dinkelspiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dinkelspiel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinkelspiel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dinkelspiel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinkelspiel 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 Dinkelspiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retired and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dinkelspiel. 60% of Dinkelspiel men worked as a Retired and 100% of Dinkelspiel women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Retired
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Dinkelspiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dinkelspiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinkelspiel 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Dinkelspiel. 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 164 military records available for the last name Dinkelspiel. For the veterans among your Dinkelspiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinkelspiel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dinkelspiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dinkelspiel in 1963 was 94, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinkelspiel 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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