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Dishongh Family History

Dishongh Surname Meaning

Variant of Deshong a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Dishongh family from?

You can see how Dishongh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishongh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dishongh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dishongh family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dishongh's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Dishongh families in 1880.
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What did your Dishongh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dishongh. 43% of Dishongh men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Work
    29%

What Dishongh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Dishongh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishongh 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dishongh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Dishongh. For the veterans among your Dishongh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dishongh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dishongh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dishongh in 1957 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dishongh 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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