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Dishop Family History

Dishop 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: Bishop, Dishon, Disher, Mishoe, Deshon, Diop, Dishong, Wishon

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Where is the Dishop family from?

You can see how Dishop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishop family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dishop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dishop family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dishop's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dishop families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dishop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dishop ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dishop. 100% of Dishop women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Dishop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishop 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Dishop. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dishop. For the veterans among your Dishop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dishop lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dishop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Dishop in 1963 was 90, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dishop

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dishop 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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