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Diakow Family History

Diakow 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: Drakos, Diak, Liakos, Rakow, Diano, Krakow, Wiskow, Dillow, Dicker

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Where is the Diakow family from?

You can see how Diakow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diakow family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Diakow family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Diakow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Diakow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diakow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diakow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diakow. 100% of Diakow 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Diakow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diakow 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Diakow. 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 41 military records available for the last name Diakow. For the veterans among your Diakow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diakow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Diakow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Diakow in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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