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Diakun Family History

Diakun 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, Diak, Dinkin, Dieken, Daun, Dicken, Dakan, Dakin, Deakin

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Diakun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diakun 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Diakun. 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 31 military records available for the last name Diakun. For the veterans among your Diakun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diakun lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Diakun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Diakun in 1958 was 47, and 64 in 2003.

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