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Dinninger Family History

Dinninger 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: Denninger, Dillinger, Wenninger, Infinger, Dieringer, Dissinger

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Where is the Dinninger family from?

You can see how Dinninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinninger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dinninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dinninger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dinninger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dinninger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinninger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dinninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dinninger. 60% of Dinninger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dinninger women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Dinninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinninger 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dinninger. 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 56 military records available for the last name Dinninger. For the veterans among your Dinninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinninger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Dinninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dinninger in 1971 was 61, and 76 in 2002.

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