Dinkins Family History

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Dinkins Name Meaning

Probably a variant (with English possessive -s) of Irish Dinkin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Pinkins, Jinkins, Divins, Dockins, Dinning, Hunkins, Junkins, Deskins

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Dinkins Family Origin

Where is the Dinkins family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Dinkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dinkins families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Dinkins families living in South Carolina. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dinkins's in the USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Dinkins families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Dinkins Family Occupations

    What did your Dinkins ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Dinkins. A less common occupation for the Dinkins family was Farming. The most common Dinkins occupation in the USA was Farmer. 35% of Dinkins's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      35%

    • Laborer

      9%

    • Keeping House

      8%

    • Farming

      8%

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

    Dinkins Historical Records

    What Dinkins family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dinkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinkins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Dinkins. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dinkins. For the veterans among your Dinkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Dinkins Life Expectancy

    What is the average Dinkins lifespan?

    Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Dinkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dinkins in 1942 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dinkins

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dinkins ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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