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Dinson Family History

Dinson 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: Pinson, Kinson, Minson, Dunson, Donson, Danson, Linson, Dison, Dixson

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Where is the Dinson family from?

You can see how Dinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dinson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinson 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 Dinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dinson. 36% of Dinson men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Dinson women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dinson were Farming and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Saleslady
    8%

What Dinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinson 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Dinson. 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 108 military records available for the last name Dinson. For the veterans among your Dinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Dinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dinson in 1969 was 72, and 92 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinson 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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