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Dwiggin Family History

Dwiggin 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: Wiggin, Dwiggins, Wiggins, Diggins, Riggin, Duggin, Dworkin, Digges

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Where is the Dwiggin family from?

You can see how Dwiggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwiggin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dwiggin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dwiggin family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwiggin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dwiggin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Dwiggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwiggin 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 Dwiggin. 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 Dwiggin. For the veterans among your Dwiggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwiggin lifespan?

Average Dwiggin life expectancy in 1999 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dwiggin 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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