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Diman Family History

Diman 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, Doman, Deman, Duman, Digman, Dimas, Niman, Wiman, Siman, Iman

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Where is the Diman family from?

You can see how Diman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Diman families living in Rhode Island. This was about 56% of all the recorded Diman's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Diman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Diman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diman. 24% of Diman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Diman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diman were Truck Driver and H. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • H
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Diman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diman 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Diman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 241 military records available for the last name Diman. For the veterans among your Diman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Diman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Diman in 1962 was 63, and 90 in 2004.

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