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Distance Family History

Distance 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: Eustace, Constance, Dance, Pistone, Ristine, Distad, Kissane, Stanco

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Where is the Distance family from?

You can see how Distance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Distance family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Distance families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Distance families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Distance's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Distance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Distance 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 Distance ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Distance. 100% of Distance 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Distance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Distance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distance 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Distance. 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 174 military records available for the last name Distance. For the veterans among your Distance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distance lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Distance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Distance in 1960 was 49, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Distance 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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