This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dishion family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dishion Family History

Dishion 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: Dishmon, Dishon, Diskin, Cashion, Dishman, Deshon, Dillion, Dishong

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dishion family from?

You can see how Dishion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishion family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dishion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Dishion families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dishion's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dishion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dishion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dishion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dishion. 48% of Dishion men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Dishion | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Metalic Worker
    12%

What Dishion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Dishion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishion census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dishion

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Dishion. 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.

View all Dishion immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 115 military records available for the last name Dishion. For the veterans among your Dishion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dishion military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dishion family history

Discover More

What is the average Dishion lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dishion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dishion in 1965 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dishion

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dishion 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dishion family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial