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Distant Family History

Distant 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: Distad, Dismang, Descant, Diamant, Stant, Bistany, Dunstan, Dustin

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Where is the Distant family from?

You can see how Distant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Distant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Distant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Distant families living in Surrey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Distant's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Distant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Distant 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 Distant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Distant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distant 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Distant. 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 43 military records available for the last name Distant. For the veterans among your Distant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distant lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Distant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Distant in 1982 was 68, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Distant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Distant 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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