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Diggis Family History

Diggis 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: Digges, Diggins, Diggs, Wiggin, Biggs, Biggins, Higgins, Tigges

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Where is the Diggis family from?

You can see how Diggis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diggis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diggis families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Diggis family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Diggis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Diggis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Diggis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diggis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Diggis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Diggis. For the veterans among your Diggis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diggis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Diggis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Diggis in 1966 was 28, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diggis 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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