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Diament Family History

Diament 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: Diment, Diamant, Diamond, Dement, Ament, Firment, Dyment, Diemert

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Where is the Diament family from?

You can see how Diament families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diament family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diament families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Diament families living in Kent. This was about 61% of all the recorded Diament's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Diament families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diament 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 Diament ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diament. 75% of Diament men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    75%
  • Barber
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diament. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diament 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Diament. 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 125 military records available for the last name Diament. For the veterans among your Diament ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diament lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Diament life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Diament in 1956 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diament

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diament 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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