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Dinsmor Family History

Dinsmor 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: Dinsmore, Dinsmoor, Dunsmore, Winsor, Dismore, Dunsmoor, Densmore

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Where is the Dinsmor family from?

You can see how Dinsmor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinsmor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dinsmor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dinsmor families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinsmor's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dinsmor families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Dinsmor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinsmor 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dinsmor. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dinsmor. For the veterans among your Dinsmor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinsmor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Dinsmor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dinsmor in 1966 was 48, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinsmor 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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