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Diana Family History

Diana Surname Meaning

Italian: from the female personal name Diana the name borne in Roman mythology by the goddess of the moon and of hunting.

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


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You can see how Diana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Diana families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Diana's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Diana families in 1911.
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What did your Diana ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diana. 100% of Diana 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Diana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diana 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 Diana. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Diana. For the veterans among your Diana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diana lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Diana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Diana in 1951 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diana 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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