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Diakin Family History

Diakin Surname 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: Diskin, Dinkin, Dakin, Deakin, Drain, Makin, Lakin, Dain, Mirkin

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Where is the Diakin family from?

You can see how Diakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diakin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Diakin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Diakin families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Diakin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Diakin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Diakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diakin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Diakin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Diakin. For the veterans among your Diakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diakin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Diakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Diakin in 1975 was 81, and 21 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diakin 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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