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Dianis Family History

Dianis 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: Danis, Dennis, Manis, Banis, Dias, Alanis, Stanis, Danes, Danish

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Where is the Dianis family from?

You can see how Dianis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dianis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dianis families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dianis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dianis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dianis 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 Dianis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dianis. 38% of Dianis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Machinist
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Dianis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Dianis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dianis 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Dianis. 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 34 military records available for the last name Dianis. For the veterans among your Dianis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dianis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dianis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dianis in 1964 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dianis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dianis 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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