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Dishington Family History

Dishington Surname Meaning

from Dissington (Northumb).

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


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Where is the Dishington family from?

You can see how Dishington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dishington families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Dishington families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Dishington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dishington families in 1891.
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What did your Dishington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dishington. 100% of Dishington 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Dishington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishington 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Dishington. 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 176 military records available for the last name Dishington. For the veterans among your Dishington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dishington lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dishington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dishington in 1967 was 72, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dishington 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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