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Dischley Family History

Dischley 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: Dischler, Richley, Tischler, Schley, Discher, Mischler, Deschler

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Where is the Dischley family from?

You can see how Dischley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dischley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dischley families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dischley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dischley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dischley 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 Dischley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dischley. 100% of Dischley men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Dischley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Dischley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dischley 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 immigration records available for the last name Dischley. 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 87 military records available for the last name Dischley. For the veterans among your Dischley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dischley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Dischley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dischley in 1957 was 41, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dischley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dischley 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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