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Dio Family History

Dio 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: Deo, Din, Lio, Dino, Rio, Pio, Dion, Tio, Dito, Dia

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Where is the Dio family from?

You can see how Dio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dio families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dio's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dio families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dio 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 Dio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dio. 43% of Dio men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Dio women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dio were Operator and Seamstress.

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    40%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Seamstress
    30%

What Dio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dio 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dio. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Dio. For the veterans among your Dio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dio lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dio in 1955 was 53, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dio 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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