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Dishaw Family History

Dishaw Surname Meaning

Variant of Deshaw a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Dishaw family from?

You can see how Dishaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dishaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dishaw family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dishaw's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Dishaw families in 1891.
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What did your Dishaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dishaw. 33% of Dishaw men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Dishaw women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dishaw were Carpenter and None.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Saleswoman
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • None
    20%

What Dishaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dishaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishaw 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Dishaw. 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 542 military records available for the last name Dishaw. For the veterans among your Dishaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dishaw lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dishaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dishaw in 1956 was 65, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dishaw 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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