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Disborough Family History

Disborough Surname Meaning

see Desborough.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Disborough family from?

You can see how Disborough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disborough family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Disborough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Disborough families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Disborough's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Disborough families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Disborough 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 Disborough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Disborough. 50% of Disborough men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Disborough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Disborough were Boot shoe Maker (retired) and Shop Assistant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Boot shoe Maker (retired)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Shop Assistant
    9%

What Disborough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Disborough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disborough 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Disborough. 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 102 military records available for the last name Disborough. For the veterans among your Disborough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disborough lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Disborough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Disborough in 1965 was 84, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Disborough 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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