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Dinks Family History

Dinks 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: Pinks, Dilks, Danks, Binks, Hinks, Dicks, Inks, Dirks, Winks, Rinks

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Where is the Dinks family from?

You can see how Dinks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dinks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dinks families living in Georgia. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dinks's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Dinks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinks 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 Dinks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dinks. 100% of Dinks men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Dinks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinks 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Dinks. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dinks. For the veterans among your Dinks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinks lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Dinks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dinks in 1974 was 63, and 49 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dinks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinks 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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