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Dija Family History

Dija 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: Dia, Dina, Deja, Dick, Ida, Dana, Xia, Vila, Mira, Iida

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Where is the Dija family from?

You can see how Dija families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dija family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dija family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dija's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dija families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dija 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 Dija ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dija. 100% of Dija men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Dija family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Dija. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dija 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Dija. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dija. For the veterans among your Dija ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dija lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Dija life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dija in 1967 was 46, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dija

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dija 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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