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Diaby Family History

Diaby Surname Meaning

West African (mainly Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mali, and Senegal): from the name of the Diaby clan of the Jakhanke or Diakhanké people of the Senegambia region, which are a subgroup of the Soninke people.

The name of the clan seems to be derived from the name of Dyabe Sisse, the ancestor of the Soninkes.

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


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In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diaby. 100% of Diaby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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What is the average Diaby lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Diaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Diaby in 1997 was 37, and 41 in 2002.

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