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Diama Family History

Diama 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: Diana, Dana, Sama, Damas, Damm, Rama, Zima, Fiala, Lama, Dial

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Where is the Diama family from?

You can see how Diama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diama family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Diama families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Diama family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diama's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Diama families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Diama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diama 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Diama. 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 49 military records available for the last name Diama. For the veterans among your Diama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diama lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Diama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Diama in 1971 was 70, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diama 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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