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Distin Family History

Distin Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Diston itself a variant of Duston with unrounding of the vowel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Distin family from?

You can see how Distin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Distin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Distin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Distin families living in Devon. This was about 51% of all the recorded Distin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Distin families in 1891.
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What did your Distin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Distin. 65% of Distin 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
    65%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    12%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Distin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distin 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Distin. 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 Distin. For the veterans among your Distin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Distin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Distin in 1963 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Distin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Distin 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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