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Diseth Family History

Diseth 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: Seth, Roseth, Finseth, Rieth, Huseth, Dietl, Dise, Disch, Dietz

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Where is the Diseth family from?

You can see how Diseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diseth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Diseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Diseth families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diseth's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Diseth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diseth 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 Diseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diseth. 34% of Diseth men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farm laborer
    15%

What Diseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Diseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diseth 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Diseth. 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 38 military records available for the last name Diseth. For the veterans among your Diseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diseth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Diseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Diseth in 1959 was 38, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diseth 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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