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Disson Family History

Disson Surname Meaning

see Dyson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Disson family from?

You can see how Disson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Disson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Disson families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Disson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Disson families in 1891.
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What did your Disson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Disson. 100% of Disson men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Disson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Disson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disson 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Disson. 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 114 military records available for the last name Disson. For the veterans among your Disson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Disson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Disson in 1962 was 72, and 54 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Disson 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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