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Diamant Family History

Diamant Surname Meaning

English: variant of Diamond. German, French, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name from medieval Latin diamas, genitive diamantis ‘diamond’ (see Diamond).

American shortened form of Greek Diamantis or of any of the patronymics derived from this name.

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


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Where is the Diamant family from?

You can see how Diamant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diamant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diamant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Diamant families living in London. This was about 79% of all the recorded Diamant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diamant families in 1891.
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What did your Diamant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Physician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Diamant. 34% of Diamant men worked as a Physician and 100% of Diamant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Physician
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%
  • Dental Student
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Diamant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Diamant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diamant 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 Diamant. 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 979 military records available for the last name Diamant. For the veterans among your Diamant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diamant lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Diamant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Diamant in 1961 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diamant 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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