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Dins Family History

Dins 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: Din, Lins, Pins, Dias, Dino, Diss, Dies, Ding, Zins, Dils

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Where is the Dins family from?

You can see how Dins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dins families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Dins's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Dins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dins 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 Dins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dins. 36% of Dins men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Dins women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dins were New Worker and Cutter.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    56%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Cutter
    23%

What Dins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dins 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Dins. 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 776 military records available for the last name Dins. For the veterans among your Dins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dins in 1965 was 83, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dins 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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