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Disco Family History

Disco 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: Visco, Cisco, Sisco, Disch, Fisco, Dick, Diego, Vasco, Pico, Misko

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Where is the Disco family from?

You can see how Disco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disco family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Disco families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Disco family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Disco's in USA. New York had the highest population of Disco families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Disco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Disco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Disco. 27% of Disco men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Disco women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    27%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Pharmacist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Disco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disco 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Disco. 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 876 military records available for the last name Disco. For the veterans among your Disco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disco lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Disco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Disco in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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