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Diligny Family History

Diligny 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: Dillon, Dilday, Dulin, Milian, Dolin, Dilg, Dilley, Dilling, Sevigny

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Where is the Diligny family from?

You can see how Diligny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diligny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Diligny family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Diligny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Diligny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diligny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Diligny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diligny 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Diligny. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Diligny. For the veterans among your Diligny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diligny lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diligny

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