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Diaon Family History

Diaon 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: Dion, Dizon, Dimon, Dixon, Dison, Simon, Dean, Diamond, Dragon

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Where is the Diaon family from?

You can see how Diaon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diaon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Diaon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Diaon family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Diaon's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Diaon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Diaon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diaon 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Diaon. 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 9 military records available for the last name Diaon. For the veterans among your Diaon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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