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Dagit Family History

Dagit 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: David, Danis, Dagg, Dai, Nagi, Yagi, Dain, Fait, Agin, Dart

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Where is the Dagit family from?

You can see how Dagit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dagit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dagit families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dagit's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dagit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dagit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dagit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dagit. 45% of Dagit men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Architect
    23%

What Dagit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Dagit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagit 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Dagit. 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 137 military records available for the last name Dagit. For the veterans among your Dagit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagit lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dagit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dagit in 1960 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dagit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dagit 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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