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Dispensa Family History

Dispensa 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: Dispenza, De Pena, Dienst, Di Scenza, Di Perna, Desens, Tippens

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Where is the Dispensa family from?

You can see how Dispensa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dispensa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dispensa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Dispensa families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dispensa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dispensa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dispensa 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 Dispensa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dispensa. 47% of Dispensa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dispensa women worked as a Factory. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dispensa were Presser and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Common Laborer
    14%
  • Presser
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Dispensa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Dispensa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dispensa 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Dispensa. 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 188 military records available for the last name Dispensa. For the veterans among your Dispensa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dispensa lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Dispensa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dispensa in 1948 was 51, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dispensa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dispensa 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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