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Dishong Name Meaning

Variant of Deshong a surname of French origin.

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


Similar surnames: Dishon, Dishongh, Deshong, Deshon, Bushong, Groshong, Bossong

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Where is the Dishong family from?

You can see how Dishong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dishong family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dishong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Dishong families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dishong's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Dishong families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dishong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dishong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dishong. 26% of Dishong men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Dishong women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dishong were Miner and Inspector. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Inspector
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dishong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishong 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Dishong. 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 Dishong. For the veterans among your Dishong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dishong lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dishong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dishong in 1957 was 62, and 70 in 2004.

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