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Disbro Name Meaning

Most probably an altered form of English Disbrow .

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


Similar surnames: Disbrow, Bilbro, Ansbro, Kimbro, Dimery, Wisby, Denbo, Wisbey, Diss

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Where is the Disbro family from?

You can see how Disbro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disbro family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Disbro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Disbro families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Disbro's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Disbro families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Disbro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Disbro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Disbro. 55% of Disbro men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Disbro women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Disbro were Truck Driver and Laborer. .

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Disbro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disbro 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Disbro. 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 398 military records available for the last name Disbro. For the veterans among your Disbro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disbro lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Disbro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Disbro in 1955 was 60, and 73 in 2004.

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