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Dignew Family History

Dignew 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: Eigner, Vignes, Agnew, Diener, Dignam, Digges, Disney, Dienes, Rigney

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Where is the Dignew family from?

You can see how Dignew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dignew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dignew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dignew families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dignew's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Dignew families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Dignew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dignew 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 Dignew. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dignew. For the veterans among your Dignew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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