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Dissly Family History

Dissly 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: Nissley, Disney, Diss, Dilly, Disla, Dively, Dossey, Wisely, Lissy

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Where is the Dissly family from?

You can see how Dissly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dissly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dissly families living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dissly's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Dissly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dissly 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 Dissly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ice Cream Maker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dissly. 100% of Dissly men worked as an Ice Cream Maker and 100% of Dissly 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

  • Ice Cream Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dissly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Dissly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dissly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dissly. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dissly. For the veterans among your Dissly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dissly lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Dissly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dissly in 1972 was 86, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dissly 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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