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Dignem Family History

Dignem 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: Dignam, Eigner, Vignes, Diener, Digges, Disney, Dienes, Rigney, Dine

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Where is the Dignem family from?

You can see how Dignem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dignem family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dignem family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dignem's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Dignem families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Dignem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dignem 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dignem. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dignem. For the veterans among your Dignem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dignem lifespan?

Average Dignem life expectancy in 1967 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dignem 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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