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Dinkins Family History

Dinkins Surname Meaning

Probably a variant (with English possessive -s) of Irish Dinkin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dinkins family from?

You can see how Dinkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dinkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dinkins families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dinkins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dinkins families in 1891.
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What did your Dinkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dinkins. 30% of Dinkins men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Dinkins women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dinkins were Operator and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 412 immigration records available for the last name Dinkins. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Dinkins. For the veterans among your Dinkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinkins lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Dinkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dinkins in 1942 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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