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Dionne Family History

Dionne Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from any of various places called Dionne (see Dion 2 for origin) or as a variant of Dyonne with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’ for someone from Yonne department.

Alternatively, from the feminine form of the personal name Dion.

This surname is very rare in France.

Americanized form of French Dion.

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


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Where is the Dionne family from?

You can see how Dionne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dionne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dionne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Dionne family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dionne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dionne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dionne 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 Dionne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dionne. 22% of Dionne men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Dionne women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dionne were Farmer and 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
    22%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Teacher
    6%
  • Waitress
    6%

What Dionne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54,000 census records available for the last name Dionne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dionne 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Dionne. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Dionne. For the veterans among your Dionne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dionne lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Dionne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dionne in 1940 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dionne 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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