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Dinkle Family History

Dinkle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dinkel.

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


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Where is the Dinkle family from?

You can see how Dinkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinkle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dinkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Dinkle families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dinkle's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dinkle families in 1840.
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What did your Dinkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dinkle. 100% of Dinkle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dinkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinkle 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Dinkle. 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 433 military records available for the last name Dinkle. For the veterans among your Dinkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinkle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dinkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dinkle in 1955 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinkle 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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