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Dwiggens Family History

Dwiggens 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: Dwiggins, Digges, Driggers, Wiggins, Diggins, Higgens, Wiggans

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Where is the Dwiggens family from?

You can see how Dwiggens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwiggens family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Dwiggens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dwiggens family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwiggens's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dwiggens families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Dwiggens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwiggens 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 Dwiggens. 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 34 military records available for the last name Dwiggens. For the veterans among your Dwiggens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwiggens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Dwiggens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dwiggens in 1965 was 69, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dwiggens 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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