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Disotell Family History

Disotell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Desautels.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Disotell family from?

You can see how Disotell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disotell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Disotell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Disotell family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Disotell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Disotell families in 1891.
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What did your Disotell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Disotell. 64% of Disotell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    64%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Disotell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Disotell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disotell 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Disotell. 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 216 military records available for the last name Disotell. For the veterans among your Disotell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disotell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Disotell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Disotell in 1949 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Disotell 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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