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Dishian Family History

Dishian 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: Dishman, Diskin, Tishman, Lishman, Ishman, Dishmon, Dishon, Fishman

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Where is the Dishian family from?

You can see how Dishian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dishian families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dishian's in USA. California had the highest population of Dishian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dishian 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 Dishian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dishian. 100% of Dishian men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Dishian women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Dishian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Dishian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishian 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Dishian. 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 68 military records available for the last name Dishian. For the veterans among your Dishian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dishian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dishian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dishian in 1962 was 72, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dishian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dishian 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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