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Dinn Family History

Dinn Surname Meaning

Irish (Tipperary): probably a variant of Scottish Din 6 from a short form of the personal name Dinis a variant of Dennis. Vietnamese: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Dinn family from?

You can see how Dinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dinn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Dinn families living in Ontario. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dinn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dinn families in 1911.
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What did your Dinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dinn. 25% of Dinn men worked as a Farmer and 44% of Dinn women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dinn were Machinist and Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    44%
  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinn 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 Dinn. 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 745 military records available for the last name Dinn. For the veterans among your Dinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Dinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dinn in 1959 was 40, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinn 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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