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Dissmer Family History

Dissmer 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: Dosser, Kissler, Dimmer, Disher, Wissler, Distler, Messmer, Discher

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Where is the Dissmer family from?

You can see how Dissmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dissmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dissmer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dissmer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dissmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dissmer 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 20 census records available for the last name Dissmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dissmer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dissmer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dissmer. For the veterans among your Dissmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dissmer lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Dissmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dissmer in 1983 was 96, and 92 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dissmer 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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