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Dishun Family History

Dishun 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: Dishon, Disher, Diskin, Dishman, Deshon, Dishong, Wishon, Dishmon

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Where is the Dishun family from?

You can see how Dishun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dishun family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dishun's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Dishun families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Dishun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishun 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 Dishun. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dishun. For the veterans among your Dishun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dishun lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Dishun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dishun in 1968 was 85, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dishun 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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