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Disper Family History

Disper 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: Disher, Desper, Disler, Dicker, Fisher, Risher, Tipper, Kiper, Lister

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Where is the Disper family from?

You can see how Disper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Disper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Disper family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Disper's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Disper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Disper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Disper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disper 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Disper. 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 292 military records available for the last name Disper. For the veterans among your Disper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disper lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Disper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Disper in 1969 was 78, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Disper 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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