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Diskson Family History

Diskson 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: Dickson, Bisson, Diskin, Sisson, Rickson, Hinkson, Hickson, Isakson

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Where is the Diskson family from?

You can see how Diskson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diskson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Diskson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Diskson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diskson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Diskson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Diskson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diskson 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Diskson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Diskson. For the veterans among your Diskson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diskson

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