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Diniz Family History

Diniz Name Meaning

Portuguese: from the personal name Dinis a vernacular form of Dionysius (see Dennis ).

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


Similar surnames: Dinse, Deniz, Moniz, Dinn, Dini, Muniz, Nini, Denis, Rini, Denig

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Where is the Diniz family from?

You can see how Diniz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diniz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diniz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Diniz family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Diniz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Diniz families in 1880.
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What did your Diniz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diniz. 43% of Diniz 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
    43%
  • Grocery Clerk
    29%
  • Barber
    29%
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Diniz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diniz 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 Diniz. 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 109 military records available for the last name Diniz. For the veterans among your Diniz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diniz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Diniz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Diniz in 1962 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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