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Dianna Family History

Dianna 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: Danna, Diana, Dana, Hanna, Manna, Dann, Sanna, Anna, Danca, Danza

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Where is the Dianna family from?

You can see how Dianna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dianna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dianna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dianna family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Dianna's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Dianna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dianna 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 Dianna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dianna. 60% of Dianna men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dianna women worked as a Waitress.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Shoemaker
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Dianna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Dianna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dianna 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Dianna. 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 48 military records available for the last name Dianna. For the veterans among your Dianna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dianna lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dianna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dianna in 1969 was 84, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dianna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dianna 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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