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Dinkleman Family History

Dinkleman 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: Winkleman, Dikeman, Dinkelman, Dieleman, Dickman, Riggleman, Lineman

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Where is the Dinkleman family from?

You can see how Dinkleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinkleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dinkleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dinkleman families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dinkleman's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Dinkleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinkleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dinkleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dinkleman. 100% of Dinkleman 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 284 census records available for the last name Dinkleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinkleman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dinkleman. 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 27 military records available for the last name Dinkleman. For the veterans among your Dinkleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinkleman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Dinkleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dinkleman in 1966 was 70, and 91 in 2001.

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