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Dini Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Dino .

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


Similar surnames: Nini, Zini, Dino, Cini, Rini, Fini, Sani, Risi, Bini, Mini

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Where is the Dini family from?

You can see how Dini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dini family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Dini families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Dini's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dini. 24% of Dini men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dini women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dini were Proprietor and Housekeeper. .

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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
    24%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dini 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 Dini. 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 749 military records available for the last name Dini. For the veterans among your Dini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dini lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Dini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dini in 1948 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

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