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Diacono Family History

Diacono Surname 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: Iacono, Diamond, Deacon, Diano, Giacomo, Giacone, Yacono, Iacona

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Where is the Diacono family from?

You can see how Diacono families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diacono family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Diacono families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Diacono family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Diacono's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Diacono families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diacono 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 Diacono ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diacono. 50% of Diacono men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Diacono family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Diacono. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diacono 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Diacono. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Diacono. For the veterans among your Diacono ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diacono lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1997, in the United States, Diacono life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Diacono in 1949 was 48, and 87 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diacono

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diacono ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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