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Dissette Family History

Dissette 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: Bissette, Bessette, Fisette, Bassette, Dossett, Bissett, Brissette

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Where is the Dissette family from?

You can see how Dissette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dissette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dissette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Dissette families living in Ohio. This was about 82% of all the recorded Dissette's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dissette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dissette 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 Dissette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dissette. 67% of Dissette 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Dissette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Dissette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dissette 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Dissette. 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 Dissette. For the veterans among your Dissette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dissette lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dissette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dissette in 1954 was 46, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dissette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dissette 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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