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Dinwoodie Family History

Dinwoodie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Dumfriesshire): variant of Dinwiddie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dinwoodie family from?

You can see how Dinwoodie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinwoodie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dinwoodie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 50 Dinwoodie families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dinwoodie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dinwoodie families in 1891.
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What did your Dinwoodie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mason and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dinwoodie. 100% of Dinwoodie men worked as a Mason and 77% of Dinwoodie 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mason
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dinwoodie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinwoodie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dinwoodie. 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 523 military records available for the last name Dinwoodie. For the veterans among your Dinwoodie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinwoodie lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dinwoodie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dinwoodie in 1951 was 44, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinwoodie 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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