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Daigley Family History

Daigley Surname 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: Dagley, Daigler, Daigle, Daisley, Dailey, Bailey, Bagley, Langley

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Where is the Daigley family from?

You can see how Daigley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daigley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Daigley families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Daigley family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Daigley's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Daigley families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Daigley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daigley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Daigley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Daigley. For the veterans among your Daigley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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