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Dinko Family History

Dinko 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: Danko, Dino, Sinko, Minko, Linko, Zink, Dick, Pinto, Pino, Diego

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Where is the Dinko family from?

You can see how Dinko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dinko families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dinko's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dinko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinko 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 Dinko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dinko. 60% of Dinko men worked as a 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
    60%
  • Grinder
    40%

What Dinko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Dinko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinko 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Dinko. 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 46 military records available for the last name Dinko. For the veterans among your Dinko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dinko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dinko in 1965 was 79, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dinko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinko 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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