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Dinwoodey Family History

Dinwoodey 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: Dunwoody, Dinwoodie, Linwood, Inwood, Winwood, Dunwoodie, Dewoody

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Where is the Dinwoodey family from?

You can see how Dinwoodey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinwoodey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dinwoodey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dinwoodey families living in Utah. This was about 65% of all the recorded Dinwoodey's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Dinwoodey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinwoodey 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 Dinwoodey ancestors do for a living?

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

What Dinwoodey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Dinwoodey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinwoodey 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Dinwoodey. 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 64 military records available for the last name Dinwoodey. For the veterans among your Dinwoodey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinwoodey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Dinwoodey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dinwoodey in 1955 was 59, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dinwoodey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinwoodey 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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