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Dissett Family History

Dissett 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: Dossett, Bissett, Russett, Hassett, Blissett, Dessert, Dorsett

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Where is the Dissett family from?

You can see how Dissett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dissett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dissett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dissett family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dissett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dissett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dissett 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 Dissett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dissett. 100% of Dissett men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Dissett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dissett 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Dissett. 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 60 military records available for the last name Dissett. For the veterans among your Dissett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dissett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Dissett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dissett in 1967 was 69, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dissett 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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