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Dioney Family History

Dioney 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: Disney, Droney, Doney, Dooney, Sidney, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Binney

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Where is the Dioney family from?

You can see how Dioney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dioney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dioney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dioney families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dioney's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Dioney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Dioney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dioney 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dioney. 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 Dioney. For the veterans among your Dioney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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