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Disten Family History

Disten 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: Distel, Kasten, Dustin, Osten, Lister, Doster, Eisen, Ditton, Liston

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Where is the Disten family from?

You can see how Disten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Disten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Disten families living in Devon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Disten's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Disten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Disten 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 Disten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Disten. 100% of Disten 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 Disten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Disten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disten 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Disten. 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 18 military records available for the last name Disten. For the veterans among your Disten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disten lifespan?

Average Disten life expectancy in 1995 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Disten 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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