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Dishan Family History

Dishan 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: Dishman, Dishon, Dishaw, Shan, Dinan, Deshaw, Lisman, Disher, Diskin

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Where is the Dishan family from?

You can see how Dishan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dishan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dishan families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dishan's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Dishan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Dishan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishan 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dishan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Dishan. For the veterans among your Dishan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dishan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dishan 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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