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Digan Family History

Digan Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Digun a variant of Dicun; see Dicken.

Irish: from Ó Duibhginn see Dugan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Digan family from?

You can see how Digan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Digan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Digan families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Digan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Digan families in 1891.
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What did your Digan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Digan. 65% of Digan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Private Means
    22%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Digan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digan 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Digan. 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 382 military records available for the last name Digan. For the veterans among your Digan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Digan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Digan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Digan in 1964 was 91, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Digan 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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