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Dighera Family History

Dighera 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: Disher, Fichera, Higuera, Dagher, Dicker, Fisher, Risher, Dichter

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Where is the Dighera family from?

You can see how Dighera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dighera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dighera families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dighera's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dighera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dighera 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 Dighera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dighera. 100% of Dighera men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Dighera women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Dighera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Dighera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dighera 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Dighera. 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 37 military records available for the last name Dighera. For the veterans among your Dighera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dighera lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Dighera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dighera in 1966 was 85, and 59 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dighera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dighera 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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