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Disney Family History

Disney Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name with fused French preposition d(e) for someone from Isigny in Calvados, France named from the Gallo-Roman personal name Isinius (a Latinized form of Gaulish Isina) + the locative suffix -acum.

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


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Where is the Disney family from?

You can see how Disney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Disney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 70 Disney families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Disney's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Disney families in 1891.
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What did your Disney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Disney. 16% of Disney men worked as a Farmer and 70% of Disney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Disney were Cabinet Maker and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Surgical Bandage Maker
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Cabinet Maker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Disney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disney 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Disney. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Disney. For the veterans among your Disney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disney lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Disney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Disney in 1946 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Disney 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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