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Disch Family History

Disch Surname Meaning

German:: from the ancient Germanic personal name Teuzo (see Dietz).

It is a metonymic occupational name for a joiner, carpenter, or cabinet maker.

This designation is derived from Middle High German tisch, which comes from Latin discus.

The term tisch translates to ‘table’ or ‘disc’ in English.

Thus, the name reflects a trade associated with crafting furniture and similar items.

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


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Where is the Disch family from?

You can see how Disch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Disch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Disch families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Disch's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Disch families in 1891.
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What did your Disch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Disch. 25% of Disch men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Disch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Disch were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Disch. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Disch. For the veterans among your Disch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disch lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Disch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Disch in 1954 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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