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Diab Family History

Diab Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from a personal name based on Arabic ḍi’b ‘wolf’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Diab family from?

You can see how Diab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diab family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Diab families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Diab family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Diab's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Diab families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diab 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 Diab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diab. 50% of Diab men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Diab women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diab were Counterman and Saleslady.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Counterman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Diab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Diab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diab 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Diab. 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 115 military records available for the last name Diab. For the veterans among your Diab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diab lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Diab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Diab in 1961 was 66, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diab 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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