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Diran Family History

Diran Name 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: Dinan, Doran, Duran, Divan, Dean, Duan, Drain, Mira, Qian, Dorman

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Where is the Diran family from?

You can see how Diran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Diran families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diran's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Diran families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diran ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Diran ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Diran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diran 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Diran. 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 34 military records available for the last name Diran. For the veterans among your Diran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Diran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Diran in 1962 was 90, and 63 in 2004.

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