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Lopez Diaz Family History

Lopez Diaz 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: Loveday, Spezia, Lopez, Lopeman, Lozada, Buendia, Copeman, Lowenthal

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What did your Lopez Diaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Costurera In Su Hogar were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lopez Diaz. 67% of Lopez Diaz men worked as a Labrador and 50% of Lopez Diaz women worked as a Costurera In Su Hogar. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lopez Diaz were Labrador and Dependienta.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labrador
    67%
  • Labrador
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera In Su Hogar
    50%
  • Dependienta
    50%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 147 military records available for the last name Lopez Diaz. For the veterans among your Lopez Diaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lopez Diaz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Lopez Diaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lopez Diaz in 1959 was 53, and 66 in 2001.

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