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Digdon Family History

Digdon 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: Rigdon, Higdon, Dillon, Ligon, Ditton, Dundon, Pigeon, Dedon, Kingdon

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Where is the Digdon family from?

You can see how Digdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Digdon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Digdon family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Digdon's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Digdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Digdon 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 172 census records available for the last name Digdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digdon 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Digdon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Digdon. For the veterans among your Digdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Digdon lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Digdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Digdon in 1990 was 87, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Digdon 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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