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Diggan Family History

Diggan Surname Meaning

see Digan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Diggan family from?

You can see how Diggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Diggan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Diggan family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Diggan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Diggan families in 1891.
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What did your Diggan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diggan. 100% of Diggan men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Diggan women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%

What Diggan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Diggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diggan 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Diggan. 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 117 military records available for the last name Diggan. For the veterans among your Diggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diggan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Diggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Diggan in 1968 was 62, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diggan 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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