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Dishons Family History

Dishons 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: Dishong, Dishon, Deshong, Deshon, Dishongh, Wishon, Dishmon, Dison

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Where is the Dishons family from?

You can see how Dishons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishons family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dishons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dishons family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dishons's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dishons families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Dishons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishons 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dishons. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dishons. For the veterans among your Dishons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dishons lifespan?

Average Dishons life expectancy in 1972 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dishons 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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