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Dismore Family History

Dismore Name Meaning

English: from Old French dix mars ‘ten marks’ of uncertain motivation developing in Middle English surnames to Dismars Dimars and Dimarsh (spelled Dymerch).

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


Similar surnames: Dimmer, Sisemore, Rushmore, Wilmore, Tidmore, Dunsmore, Dilmore

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Where is the Dismore family from?

You can see how Dismore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dismore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dismore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Dismore families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dismore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dismore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dismore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dismore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dismore. 100% of Dismore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dismore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dismore 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Dismore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 505 military records available for the last name Dismore. For the veterans among your Dismore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dismore lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dismore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dismore in 1956 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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