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Dishkin Family History

Dishkin 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: Mishkin, Diskin, Fishkin, Dinkin, Duskin, Dishman, Riskin, Miskin

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Where is the Dishkin family from?

You can see how Dishkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Dishkin families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Dishkin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dishkin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dishkin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Dishkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishkin 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Dishkin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dishkin. For the veterans among your Dishkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dishkin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Dishkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dishkin in 1952 was 53, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dishkin 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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