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Dissell Family History

Dissell 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: Bissell, Kissell, Cissell, Isbell, Rishell, Distel, Russell, Fussell

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Where is the Dissell family from?

You can see how Dissell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dissell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dissell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dissell families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dissell's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Dissell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dissell 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 Dissell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brakeman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dissell. 25% of Dissell men worked as a Brakeman and 100% of Dissell women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Brakeman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Dissell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Dissell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dissell 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Dissell. 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 150 military records available for the last name Dissell. For the veterans among your Dissell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dissell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dissell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dissell in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dissell 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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