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Diakow Family History

Diakow 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: Drakos, Diak, Liakos, Rakow, Diano, Krakow, Wiskow, Dillow, Dicker

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Where is the Diakow family from?

You can see how Diakow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diakow family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Diakow family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Diakow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Diakow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diakow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Diakow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Drayman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Diakow. 43% of Diakow men worked as a Drayman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Drayman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Labourer
    29%

What Diakow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Diakow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diakow 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Diakow. 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 41 military records available for the last name Diakow. For the veterans among your Diakow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diakow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Diakow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Diakow in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diakow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diakow 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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