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Diana Name Meaning

Italian: from the female personal name Diana the name borne in Roman mythology by the goddess of the moon and of hunting.

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


Similar surnames: Dina, Dana, Piana, Diano, Fina, Vigna, Ciano, Dada, Mina, Dias

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Where is the Diana family from?

You can see how Diana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Diana families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Diana's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Diana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diana. 24% of Diana men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Diana women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diana were Labor and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Packer
    12%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Diana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diana 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Diana. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Diana. For the veterans among your Diana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diana lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Diana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Diana in 1951 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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