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Diano Family History

Diano Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Diano in Cosenza or possibly from Teggiano in Salerno province which was earlier called Diano.

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


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Where is the Diano family from?

You can see how Diano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Diano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Diano families living in Warwickshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Diano's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Diano families in 1891.
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What did your Diano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diano. 23% of Diano men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Diano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diano were Farmer and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Presser
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Packer
    40%

What Diano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diano 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Diano. 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 258 military records available for the last name Diano. For the veterans among your Diano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diano lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Diano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Diano in 1950 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diano 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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