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Dinnsen Family History

Dinnsen 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: Dinneen, Dennen, Dannen, Dineen, Linnen, Diersen, Dinse, Dirksen

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Where is the Dinnsen family from?

You can see how Dinnsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinnsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dinnsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dinnsen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 64% of all the recorded Dinnsen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dinnsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Dinnsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinnsen 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Dinnsen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Dinnsen. For the veterans among your Dinnsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinnsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dinnsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dinnsen in 1962 was 75, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinnsen 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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