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Dingus Family History

Dingus Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Dinges .

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


Similar surnames: Dings, Dinges, Dinius, Dingess, Ingle, Dingee, Dingle, Rings, Dittus

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Where is the Dingus family from?

You can see how Dingus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dingus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dingus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Dingus families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dingus's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Dingus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dingus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dingus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dingus. 25% of Dingus men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Dingus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dingus were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dingus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dingus 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Dingus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 929 military records available for the last name Dingus. For the veterans among your Dingus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dingus lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Dingus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dingus in 1941 was 34, and 67 in 2004.

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