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Dispain Family History

Dispain 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: Despain, Spain, Diskin, Ismail, Dauphin, Husain, Drain, Dustin, Span

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Where is the Dispain family from?

You can see how Dispain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dispain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dispain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dispain families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dispain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dispain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dispain 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 Dispain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dispain. 100% of Dispain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Dispain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dispain 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Dispain. 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 53 military records available for the last name Dispain. For the veterans among your Dispain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dispain lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Dispain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dispain in 1955 was 58, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dispain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dispain 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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