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Dinnen Family History

Dinnen Surname Meaning

most likely a northern variant of Ó Duinnín see Dineen.alternatively from Ó Daghnáin see Dinan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dinnen family from?

You can see how Dinnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinnen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dinnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Dinnen families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dinnen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dinnen families in 1891.
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What did your Dinnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dinnen. 100% of Dinnen men worked as a Horseman Heavy Work and 100% of Dinnen 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

  • Horseman Heavy Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dinnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinnen 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Dinnen. 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 366 military records available for the last name Dinnen. For the veterans among your Dinnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinnen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dinnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dinnen in 1965 was 90, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinnen 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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