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Dianne Family History

Dianne 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: Dionne, Ozanne, Rinne, Finne, Dann, Manne, Danner, Dane, Deane, Kinne

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Where is the Dianne family from?

You can see how Dianne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dianne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dianne families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dianne's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dianne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dianne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dianne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dianne. 55% of Dianne men worked as a Cultivateur and 67% of Dianne women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dianne were Fils De Cultivateur and Religieuse.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    55%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    14%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    67%
  • Religieuse
    34%

What Dianne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Dianne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dianne 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Dianne. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dianne. For the veterans among your Dianne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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