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Disse Family History

Disse 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: Diss, Risse, Dinse, Cisse, Dise, Wisse, Fosse, Masse, Cosse, Biss

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Where is the Disse family from?

You can see how Disse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Disse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Disse family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Disse's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Disse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Disse 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 Disse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Disse. 39% of Disse men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Plumber
    16%

What Disse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Disse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disse 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Disse. 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 339 military records available for the last name Disse. For the veterans among your Disse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disse lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Disse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Disse in 1956 was 46, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Disse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Disse 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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