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Disker Family History

Disker Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dicker, Disher, Dieker, Lisker, Kisker, Disler, Fisher, Asker, Picker

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Where is the Disker family from?

You can see how Disker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Disker families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there was 1 Disker family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Disker's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Disker families in 1880.
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What did your Disker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Disker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Disker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disker 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Disker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Disker. For the veterans among your Disker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disker lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Disker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Disker in 1972 was 77, and 67 in 2000.

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