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Dismus Family History

Dismus 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: Rasmus, Dismukes, Fiscus, Diss, Dimas, Asmus, Titmus, Dinius, Dittus

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Where is the Dismus family from?

You can see how Dismus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dismus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dismus family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Dismus's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Dismus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dismus 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 Dismus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mail was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dismus. 100% of Dismus women worked as a Mail.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mail
    100%

What Dismus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Dismus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dismus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dismus. 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 27 military records available for the last name Dismus. For the veterans among your Dismus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dismus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1982, in the United States, Dismus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dismus in 1970 was 81, and 45 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dismus 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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