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Digden Family History

Digden 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: Linden, Rigdon, Iden, Wilden, Digges, Higdon, Dryden, Digman, Dowden

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Where is the Digden family from?

You can see how Digden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digden family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Digden families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Digden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Digden families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Digden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digden 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Digden. 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 1 military records available for the last name Digden. For the veterans among your Digden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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