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Dissington Family History

Dissington Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Dishington assuming that the frequency of Dissington in Staffs is due to migration from Scotland and NE England where Dishington is concentrated.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Dissington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dissington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Dissington families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dissington's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dissington families in 1891.
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There are 245 census records available for the last name Dissington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dissington 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Dissington. 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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There are 28 military records available for the last name Dissington. For the veterans among your Dissington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dissington lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Dissington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dissington in 1976 was 83, and 82 in 1987.

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