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Disner Family History

Disner 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: Diener, Disney, Disher, Risner, Eisner, Wisner, Diner, Dishner, Isner

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Where is the Disner family from?

You can see how Disner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Disner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Disner families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Disner's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Disner families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Disner 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 Disner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Disner. 50% of Disner men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Disner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Disner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Disner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disner 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Disner. 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 58 military records available for the last name Disner. For the veterans among your Disner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Disner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Disner in 1965 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Disner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Disner 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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