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Disinger Family History

Disinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Deisinger a habitational name for someone from Deising in Bavaria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Disinger family from?

You can see how Disinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Disinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Disinger families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Disinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Disinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Disinger 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 Disinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Disinger. 40% of Disinger men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Disinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Disinger were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Disinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Disinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disinger 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Disinger. 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 201 military records available for the last name Disinger. For the veterans among your Disinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Disinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Disinger in 1965 was 78, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Disinger 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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