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Dysant Family History

Dysant 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: Dysart, Sant, Durant, Wyant, Dyson, Pylant, Dant, Rylant, Descant

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Where is the Dysant family from?

You can see how Dysant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dysant family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dysant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dysant families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Dysant's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dysant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dysant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dysant ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Dysant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dysant 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dysant. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dysant. For the veterans among your Dysant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dysant lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Dysant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dysant in 1967 was 78, and 92 in 1986.

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