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Dingeldein Family History

Dingeldein Surname Meaning

German: probably a nickname for an armorer from Middle High German dengeln ‘to sharpen to hone’.

It is derived from dey, a shortened form of degen ‘sword’.

Hence, it literally means ‘sharpen the sword’.

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


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You can see how Dingeldein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dingeldein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dingeldein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Dingeldein families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Dingeldein's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dingeldein families in 1911.
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What did your Dingeldein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dingeldein. 36% of Dingeldein men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Manager
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Dingeldein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dingeldein 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Dingeldein. 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 580 military records available for the last name Dingeldein. For the veterans among your Dingeldein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dingeldein lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dingeldein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dingeldein in 1956 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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