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Dagitt Family History

Dagitt 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: Davitt, Gitt, Gavitt, Savitt, Raitt, Darity, Damitz, Cavitt, Devitt

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Where is the Dagitt family from?

You can see how Dagitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Dagitt families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dagitt's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Dagitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dagitt 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 51 census records available for the last name Dagitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagitt 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 Dagitt. 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 military records available for the last name Dagitt. For the veterans among your Dagitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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