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Dysinger Family History

Dysinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Deisinger a habitational name for someone from Deising in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Dysinger family from?

You can see how Dysinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dysinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dysinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dysinger family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dysinger's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dysinger families in 1840.
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What did your Dysinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dysinger. 29% of Dysinger men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Dysinger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dysinger were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Dysinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dysinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dysinger 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Dysinger. 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 464 military records available for the last name Dysinger. For the veterans among your Dysinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dysinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dysinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dysinger in 1960 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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