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Dishmon Family History

Dishmon Surname Meaning

Variant of Dishman.

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


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Where is the Dishmon family from?

You can see how Dishmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishmon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dishmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Dishmon families living in North Carolina. This was about 45% of all the recorded Dishmon's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Dishmon families in 1880.
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What did your Dishmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dishmon. 48% of Dishmon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dishmon women worked as a Farmer.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    44%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dishmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dishmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishmon 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dishmon. 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 250 military records available for the last name Dishmon. For the veterans among your Dishmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dishmon lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dishmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dishmon in 1957 was 40, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dishmon 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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