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Disy Family History

Disy 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: Daisy, Diss, Dise, Lisy, Desy, Day, Dick, Lis, Dery, Biss

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Where is the Disy family from?

You can see how Disy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Disy families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Disy family living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Disy's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Disy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Disy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Disy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Disy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disy 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Disy. 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 49 military records available for the last name Disy. For the veterans among your Disy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Disy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Disy in 1970 was 82, and 69 in 1999.

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