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Dinnon Family History

Dinnon 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: Tinnon, Kinnon, Drinnon, Dillon, Linton, Hinton, Cannon, Denton

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Where is the Dinnon family from?

You can see how Dinnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinnon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dinnon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Dinnon families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinnon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dinnon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinnon 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 Dinnon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dinnon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Dinnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinnon 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Dinnon. 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 44 military records available for the last name Dinnon. For the veterans among your Dinnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinnon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dinnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dinnon in 1967 was 87, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dinnon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinnon 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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