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Dinkens Family History

Dinkens 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: Dickens, Dinkins, Dinkin, Dickes, Mickens, Dineen, Dieken, Finken

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Where is the Dinkens family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dinkens. 44% of Dinkens men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Dinkens women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dinkens were Miner and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Dinkens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dinkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinkens 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dinkens. 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 285 military records available for the last name Dinkens. For the veterans among your Dinkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinkens lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Dinkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dinkens in 1948 was 39, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinkens 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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