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Dingeman Family History

Dingeman 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: Dingman, Ingman, Bingaman, Ingerman, Dikeman, Tangeman, Digman

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Where is the Dingeman family from?

You can see how Dingeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dingeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dingeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Dingeman family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Dingeman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dingeman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dingeman 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 Dingeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dingeman. 28% of Dingeman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    28%
  • Trucker
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Dingeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Dingeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dingeman 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Dingeman. 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 173 military records available for the last name Dingeman. For the veterans among your Dingeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dingeman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dingeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dingeman in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dingeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dingeman 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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