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Dismond Family History

Dismond 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: Diamond, Desmond, Dimond, Osmond, Esmond, Gismondi, Dismore, Dismang

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Where is the Dismond family from?

You can see how Dismond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dismond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dismond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Dismond families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dismond's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Dismond families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dismond surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dismond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dismond. 32% of Dismond men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Dismond women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dismond were Owner and Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Owner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dismond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dismond 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Dismond. 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 232 military records available for the last name Dismond. For the veterans among your Dismond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dismond lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dismond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dismond in 1965 was 84, and 71 in 2004.

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