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Disnay Family History

Disnay 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: Disney, Dunay, Dinan, Dilday, Dignam, Disla, Distad, Diana, Sisney

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Where is the Disnay family from?

You can see how Disnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disnay family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Disnay families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Disnay's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Disnay families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Disnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disnay 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Disnay. 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 21 military records available for the last name Disnay. For the veterans among your Disnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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