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Dings Name Meaning

Dutch and German: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Dionysius (see Dennis ). Compare Dinges .

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


Similar surnames: Dingus, Rings, Dinges, Finks, Dingess, Donges, Dinger, Minga, Dilts

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Where is the Dings family from?

You can see how Dings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Dings families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Dings's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dings families in 1840.
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What did your Dings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dings. 25% of Dings men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dings women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dings were Machinist and Manager. .

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Binder
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dings 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Dings. 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 Dings. For the veterans among your Dings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dings lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dings in 1962 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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