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Disser Family History

Disser 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: Dosser, Disher, Risser, Desser, Disler, Visser, Wisser, Dicker

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Where is the Disser family from?

You can see how Disser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Disser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Disser family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Disser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Disser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Disser 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 Disser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Disser. 45% of Disser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Disser 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Partner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Disser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Disser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disser 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Disser. 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 152 military records available for the last name Disser. For the veterans among your Disser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Disser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Disser in 1963 was 89, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Disser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Disser 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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