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Dinstel Family History

Dinstel 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: Distel, Winstel, Finster, Sinsel, Diesel, Dentel, Dunster, Fintel

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Where is the Dinstel family from?

You can see how Dinstel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinstel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dinstel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dinstel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dinstel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dinstel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinstel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Dinstel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinstel 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Dinstel. 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 40 military records available for the last name Dinstel. For the veterans among your Dinstel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinstel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Dinstel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dinstel in 1970 was 79, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinstel 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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