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Disthorpe Family History

Disthorpe 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: Thorpe, Dismore, Ditmore, Bishop, Hawthorne, Isadore, Shore, Bashore

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Where is the Disthorpe family from?

You can see how Disthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disthorpe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Disthorpe families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Disthorpe's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Disthorpe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Disthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disthorpe 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Disthorpe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Disthorpe. For the veterans among your Disthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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