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Dinwidie Family History

Dinwidie 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: Dinwiddie, Dinwoodie, Dunwoodie, Linde, Linville, Dingle, Didier

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Where is the Dinwidie family from?

You can see how Dinwidie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinwidie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dinwidie families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Dinwidie families living in Tennessee. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dinwidie's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dinwidie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinwidie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dinwidie ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dinwidie ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Dinwidie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinwidie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dinwidie. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dinwidie. For the veterans among your Dinwidie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dinwidie lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1995, in the United States, Dinwidie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dinwidie in 1990 was 74, and 89 in 1995.

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