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Discus Family History

Discus 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: Fiscus, Dicus, Diss, Pincus, Viscusi, Dinius, Dacus, Dittus, Dicks

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Where is the Discus family from?

You can see how Discus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Discus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Discus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Discus families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Discus's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Discus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Discus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Discus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Discus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Discus. 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 20 military records available for the last name Discus. For the veterans among your Discus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Discus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Discus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Discus in 1970 was 52, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Discus 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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