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Disman Family History

Disman 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: Lisman, Digman, Dishman, Wisman, Zisman, Dismang, Ditman, Eisman

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Where is the Disman family from?

You can see how Disman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Disman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Disman families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Disman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Disman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Disman 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 Disman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Disman. 44% of Disman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Disman women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Chauffeur
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Disman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Disman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disman 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Disman. 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 193 military records available for the last name Disman. For the veterans among your Disman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Disman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Disman in 1962 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Disman 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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