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Dinnell Family History

Dinnell 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: Tinnell, Donnell, Dunnell, Finnell, Pinnell, Linnell, Fennell

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Where is the Dinnell family from?

You can see how Dinnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dinnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dinnell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Dinnell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dinnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinnell 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 Dinnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dinnell. 100% of Dinnell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dinnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dinnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinnell 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Dinnell. 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 214 military records available for the last name Dinnell. For the veterans among your Dinnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinnell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Dinnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dinnell in 1953 was 18, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dinnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinnell 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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