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Dini Family History

Dini Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Dino.

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


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Where is the Dini family from?

You can see how Dini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dini family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Dini families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Dini's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dini families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dini ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dini. 67% of Dini men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    67%
  • Post Proprector
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dini 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 Dini. 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 749 military records available for the last name Dini. For the veterans among your Dini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dini lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Dini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dini in 1948 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

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