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Dinsey Family History

Dinsey Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Dancey.

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


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Where is the Dinsey family from?

You can see how Dinsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dinsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dinsey families living in Middlesex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dinsey's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Dinsey families in 1891.
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What did your Dinsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dinsey. 100% of Dinsey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dinsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinsey 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Dinsey. 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 48 military records available for the last name Dinsey. For the veterans among your Dinsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinsey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Dinsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dinsey in 1980 was 67, and 50 in 2003.

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