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Deigh Family History

Deigh 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: Leigh, Deich, Daigh, Reigh, Feig, Weith, Delph, Dech, Feige, High

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Where is the Deigh family from?

You can see how Deigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deigh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Deigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Deigh family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Deigh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deigh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deigh 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 Deigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deigh. 100% of Deigh men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Deigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Deigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deigh 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Deigh. 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 38 military records available for the last name Deigh. For the veterans among your Deigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deigh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Deigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deigh in 1966 was 89, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deigh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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