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Dissen Family History

Dissen 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: Nissen, Bissen, Distel, Eisen, Dosser, Bisson, Ipsen, Wiesen, Disney

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Where is the Dissen family from?

You can see how Dissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dissen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dissen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dissen family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Dissen's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Dissen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dissen 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 Dissen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dissen. 100% of Dissen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dissen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Dissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dissen 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Dissen. 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 219 military records available for the last name Dissen. For the veterans among your Dissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dissen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Dissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dissen in 1962 was 61, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dissen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dissen 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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