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Dysh Family History

Dysh 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: Dash, Dush, Dosh, Rush, Ash, Nash, Dyer, Yoh, Dust, Dyke

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Where is the Dysh family from?

You can see how Dysh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dysh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dysh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dysh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dysh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dysh 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 17 census records available for the last name Dysh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dysh 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 Dysh. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dysh. For the veterans among your Dysh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dysh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Dysh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dysh in 1965 was 77, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dysh 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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