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Diskey Family History

Diskey 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: Hiskey, Duskey, Disney, Dickey, Liskey, Dicker, Distel, Sisley

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Where is the Diskey family from?

You can see how Diskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Diskey families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Diskey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Diskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diskey 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 Diskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diskey. 39% of Diskey men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Diskey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diskey were Operator and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

What Diskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Diskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diskey 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Diskey. 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 75 military records available for the last name Diskey. For the veterans among your Diskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diskey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Diskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Diskey in 1963 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diskey 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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