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Dishnan Family History

Dishnan 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, Dinan, Krishnan, Dashnaw, Dishner, Tishman, Lishman, Dignan

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Where is the Dishnan family from?

You can see how Dishnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishnan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dishnan families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dishnan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dishnan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Dishnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishnan 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 Dishnan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dishnan. For the veterans among your Dishnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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