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Diorio Family History

Diorio 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: Iorio, Orio, Osorio, Lorio, Florio, Corio, Vidrio, Torio, D'orio

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Where is the Diorio family from?

You can see how Diorio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diorio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 36 Diorio families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Diorio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Diorio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diorio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diorio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diorio. 22% of Diorio men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Diorio women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diorio were Barber and Beautician.

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Barber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Beautician
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Diorio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diorio 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 990 immigration records available for the last name Diorio. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Diorio. For the veterans among your Diorio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diorio lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Diorio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Diorio in 1947 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diorio 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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