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Dinsmoor Family History

Dinsmoor Name Meaning

Variant of Dinsmore .

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


Similar surnames: Dunsmoor, Winsor, Dimmock, Donohoo, Dinsmore, Denmon, Gillmor, Dixson

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Where is the Dinsmoor family from?

You can see how Dinsmoor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinsmoor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dinsmoor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Dinsmoor families living in Middlesex. This was about 90% of all the recorded Dinsmoor's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Dinsmoor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinsmoor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dinsmoor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dinsmoor. 37% of Dinsmoor men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dinsmoor women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dinsmoor were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Librarian
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dinsmoor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinsmoor 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Dinsmoor. 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 348 military records available for the last name Dinsmoor. For the veterans among your Dinsmoor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinsmoor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dinsmoor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dinsmoor in 1963 was 54, and 91 in 2004.

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