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Dious Family History

Dious 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: Kious, Dicus, Mikus, Debus, Daoust, Dias, Rioux, Titus, Diss, Doss

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Where is the Dious family from?

You can see how Dious families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dious family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dious families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dious families living in Florida. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dious's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Dious families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dious surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Dious. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dious 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dious. 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 39 military records available for the last name Dious. For the veterans among your Dious ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dious lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Dious life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dious in 1966 was 55, and 70 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dious 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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