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Digbie Family History

Digbie 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: Higbie, Bigbie, Dixie, Higbee, Dobie, Dubie, Digby, Dillie, Dibble

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Where is the Digbie family from?

You can see how Digbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digbie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Digbie families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Digbie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Digbie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Digbie 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 13 census records available for the last name Digbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digbie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Digbie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Digbie. For the veterans among your Digbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Digbie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Digbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Digbie in 1967 was 81, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Digbie 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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