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Diot Family History

Diot 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: Dion, Diop, Don, Dick, Root, Deo, Dill, Dust, Kitt, Din

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Where is the Diot family from?

You can see how Diot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Diot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Diot family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Diot's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Diot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Diot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diot 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Diot. 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 69 military records available for the last name Diot. For the veterans among your Diot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diot lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Diot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Diot in 1968 was 72, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diot 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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