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Dinneen Family History

Dinneen Surname Meaning

Irish (Cork and Kerry): variant of Dineen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dinneen family from?

You can see how Dinneen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinneen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dinneen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Dinneen families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dinneen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dinneen families in 1891.
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What did your Dinneen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dinneen. 100% of Dinneen men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Dinneen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Dinneen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinneen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dinneen. 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 Dinneen. For the veterans among your Dinneen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinneen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dinneen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dinneen in 1961 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinneen 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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