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Dinkowitz Family History

Dinkowitz 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: Lipkowitz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz, Moskowitz, Benowitz, Itzkowitz

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Where is the Dinkowitz family from?

You can see how Dinkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Dinkowitz families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dinkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dinkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinkowitz 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 Dinkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Capper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dinkowitz. 50% of Dinkowitz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dinkowitz women worked as a Capper.

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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
    50%
  • Polisher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Capper
    100%

What Dinkowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Dinkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinkowitz 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Dinkowitz. 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 87 military records available for the last name Dinkowitz. For the veterans among your Dinkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinkowitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dinkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dinkowitz in 1963 was 68, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dinkowitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinkowitz 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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