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Diop Name Meaning

West African (mainly Senegal): from the name of the Diop clan of the Wolof and closely related Lebou peoples of unexplained etymology. The surname Diop is also found among other Senegalese peoples. Compare Jobe

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


Similar surnames: Lion, Dise, Lio, Rio, Sion, Dropp, Dinn, Dimon, Dion, Damp

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Where is the Diop family from?

You can see how Diop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diop family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Diop family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Diop's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Diop families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diop ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Diop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diop 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Diop. 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 5 military records available for the last name Diop. For the veterans among your Diop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diop lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Diop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Diop in 2000 was 2, and 68 in 2003.

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