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Disselhorst Family History

Disselhorst 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: Selhorst, Haselhorst, Eichhorst, Vanderhorst, Dessert, Eisenhardt

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Where is the Disselhorst family from?

You can see how Disselhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disselhorst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Disselhorst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Disselhorst families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Disselhorst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Disselhorst families in 1891.
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What did your Disselhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and General Office were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Disselhorst. 100% of Disselhorst men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Disselhorst women worked as a General Office.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Office
    100%

What Disselhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Disselhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disselhorst 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Disselhorst. 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 81 military records available for the last name Disselhorst. For the veterans among your Disselhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disselhorst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Disselhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Disselhorst in 1966 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Disselhorst 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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