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Dishmond Family History

Dishmond 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: Dishmon, Diamond, Richmond, Desmond, Dishman, Dishong, Dishon, Dimond

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Where is the Dishmond family from?

You can see how Dishmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishmond family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dishmond families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Dishmond families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dishmond's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dishmond families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dishmond 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 Dishmond ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Dishmond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Dishmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishmond 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 Dishmond. 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 54 military records available for the last name Dishmond. For the veterans among your Dishmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dishmond lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dishmond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dishmond in 1966 was 61, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dishmond 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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