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Dine Name Meaning

Shortened form of Van Dine a surname of Dutch origin. English (mainly southeastern): from Middle English digne dine deyn(e) ‘worthy honorable’ also ‘proud haughty’ (Old French digne). In some cases possibly also French: from a short form of the personal name Claudine feminine form of Claude .

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


Similar surnames: Dane, Dinn, Line, Dino, Pine, Dinse, Dice, Tine, Danz, Bina

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Where is the Dine family from?

You can see how Dine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Dine families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dine families in 1840.
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What did your Dine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dine. 19% of Dine men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Dine women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dine were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Waitress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Dine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dine 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 Dine. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dine. For the veterans among your Dine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dine lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dine in 1952 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

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