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Dinkwater Family History

Dinkwater 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: Drinkwater, Linklater, Rainwater, Fitzwater, Dicker, Winter, Minter

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Where is the Dinkwater family from?

You can see how Dinkwater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinkwater family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Dinkwater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dinkwater family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinkwater's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Dinkwater families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinkwater surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Dinkwater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinkwater 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dinkwater. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dinkwater. For the veterans among your Dinkwater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinkwater lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dinkwater

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