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Dinnes Family History

Dinnes Name Meaning

see Dennis .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Innes, Dienes, Dinges, Dinner, Tinnes, Dines, Dennis, Pinner, Hines

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Where is the Dinnes family from?

You can see how Dinnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dinnes families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 9 Dinnes families living in Virginia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Dinnes's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dinnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dinnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dinnes. 100% of Dinnes 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Dinnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinnes 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Dinnes. 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 135 military records available for the last name Dinnes. For the veterans among your Dinnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinnes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dinnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dinnes in 1964 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

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