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Diogo Family History

Diogo Surname Meaning

Portuguese: from the personal name Diogo corresponding to Spanish Diego.

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


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Where is the Diogo family from?

You can see how Diogo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diogo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Diogo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Diogo family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diogo's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Diogo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diogo 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 Diogo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diogo. 72% of Diogo 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
    72%
  • Fisherman
    29%

What Diogo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Diogo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diogo 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Diogo. 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 52 military records available for the last name Diogo. For the veterans among your Diogo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diogo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Diogo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Diogo in 1963 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diogo 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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