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Diban Family History

Diban 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: Dinan, Divan, Ban, Dean, Duan, Qian, Lian, Laban, Urban, Din

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You can see how Diban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diban family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Diban family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Diban's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Diban families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Diban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diban 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Diban. 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 Diban. For the veterans among your Diban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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