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Dinnall Family History

Dinnall 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: Tindall, Tinnell, Wignall, Darnall, Dingwall, Dieball, Di Nallo

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Where is the Dinnall family from?

You can see how Dinnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinnall family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Dinnall families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinnall's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Dinnall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Dinnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinnall 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Dinnall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dinnall. For the veterans among your Dinnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinnall lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Dinnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dinnall in 1972 was 77, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinnall 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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