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Dinnella Family History

Dinnella 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: Minnella, Donnelly, Tinnell, Rinella, Di Nello, Cannella, Di Lella

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Where is the Dinnella family from?

You can see how Dinnella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinnella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dinnella families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dinnella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dinnella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinnella 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 Dinnella ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Barber
    100%

What Dinnella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Dinnella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinnella 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dinnella. 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 71 military records available for the last name Dinnella. For the veterans among your Dinnella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinnella lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dinnella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dinnella in 1950 was 50, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dinnella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinnella 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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