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Dishis Family History

Dishis 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: Ishii, Diss, Disher, Diskin, Nishi, Oishi, Doshi, Kishi, Divis

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Where is the Dishis family from?

You can see how Dishis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishis family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Dishis family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Dishis's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Dishis families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Dishis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dishis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dishis. For the veterans among your Dishis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dishis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1969, in the United States, Dishis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dishis in 1967 was 76, and 65 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dishis 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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