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Diu Family History

Diu 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: Qiu, Du, Niu, Liu, Din, Tiu, Dau, Dia, Yiu, Siu

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Where is the Diu family from?

You can see how Diu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diu family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Diu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Diu family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Diu's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Diu families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diu ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Diu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diu 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Diu. 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 8 military records available for the last name Diu. For the veterans among your Diu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diu lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Diu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Diu in 1984 was 75, and 84 in 2002.

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