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Dinkes Family History

Dinkes 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: Dickes, Dinkel, Dinges, Dines, Dikes, Dirkes, Dicker, Winkel, Hines

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Where is the Dinkes family from?

You can see how Dinkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinkes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dinkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dinkes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dinkes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dinkes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Dinkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinkes 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dinkes. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dinkes. For the veterans among your Dinkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinkes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Dinkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dinkes in 1973 was 59, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinkes 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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