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Diskes Family History

Diskes 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: Dickes, Dikes, Dirkes, Dicker, Distel, Hiskey, Duskey, Dismukes

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Where is the Diskes family from?

You can see how Diskes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diskes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Diskes family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Diskes's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Diskes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diskes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Diskes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diskes 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Diskes. 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 19 military records available for the last name Diskes. For the veterans among your Diskes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diskes lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Diskes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Diskes in 1984 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diskes 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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