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Disly Family History

Disly 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: Dilly, Disla, Nisly, Lilly, Dill, Tilly, Sisley, Dial, Billy, Daisy

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Where is the Disly family from?

You can see how Disly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Disly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Disly family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Disly's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Disly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Disly 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 50 census records available for the last name Disly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disly 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Disly. 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 3 military records available for the last name Disly. For the veterans among your Disly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Disly 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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