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Diahy Family History

Diahy 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: Day, Dahl, Dial, Dray, Dias, Deary, Davy, Diak, Dilly, Dady

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Diahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diahy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Diahy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Diahy. For the veterans among your Diahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diahy lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Diahy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Diahy in 1948 was 27, and 77 in 2001.

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