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Dinsdal Family History

Dinsdal 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: Dinsdale, Dimsdale, Hinsdale, Rindal, Tindal, Dinda, Dunstan, Vinal

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Where is the Dinsdal family from?

You can see how Dinsdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinsdal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dinsdal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dinsdal families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dinsdal's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dinsdal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Dinsdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinsdal 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dinsdal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dinsdal. For the veterans among your Dinsdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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