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Dison Family History

Dison Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Dyson. It is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Dison family from?

You can see how Dison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 57 Dison families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Dison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dison families in 1911.
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What did your Dison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dison. 43% of Dison men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    43%
  • Boiler Helper
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Dison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dison 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dison. For the veterans among your Dison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dison lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dison in 1951 was 36, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dison 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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