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Dinella Family History

Dinella 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: Rinella, Minella, Danella, Vanella, Di Nello, Minelli, Di Lella

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Where is the Dinella family from?

You can see how Dinella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dinella families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Dinella families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Dinella's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dinella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dinella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dinella. 73% of Dinella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dinella women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    73%
  • Clerk
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Dinella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinella 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Dinella. 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 128 military records available for the last name Dinella. For the veterans among your Dinella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dinella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dinella in 1963 was 78, and 73 in 2003.

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