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Diskind Family History

Diskind 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: Diskin, Ziskind, Siskind, Dinkin, Hipskind, Duskin, Riskin, Rifkind

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Where is the Diskind family from?

You can see how Diskind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diskind family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Diskind families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Diskind families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Diskind's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Diskind families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diskind 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 Diskind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diskind. 100% of Diskind men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Diskind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Diskind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diskind 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Diskind. 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 8 military records available for the last name Diskind. For the veterans among your Diskind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diskind lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Diskind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Diskind in 1974 was 45, and 78 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diskind

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diskind 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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