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Dinkelaker Family History

Dinkelaker Name 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: Linklater, Winkelbauer, Winkeler, Drinkwater, Winkler, Tinkler

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Where is the Dinkelaker family from?

You can see how Dinkelaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinkelaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dinkelaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Dinkelaker families living in Ohio. This was about 81% of all the recorded Dinkelaker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dinkelaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinkelaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dinkelaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dinkelaker. 100% of Dinkelaker 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Dinkelaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinkelaker 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Dinkelaker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Dinkelaker. For the veterans among your Dinkelaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinkelaker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dinkelaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dinkelaker in 1965 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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