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Dinwiddi Family History

Dinwiddi 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: Dinwiddie, Dinwoodie, De Wilde, Sinicki, Sinisi, Dimitri, Dinkin

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Where is the Dinwiddi family from?

You can see how Dinwiddi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinwiddi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dinwiddi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dinwiddi families living in Tennessee. This was about 88% of all the recorded Dinwiddi's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dinwiddi families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Dinwiddi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinwiddi 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dinwiddi. 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 Dinwiddi. For the veterans among your Dinwiddi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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