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Diggans Family History

Diggans 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: Diggins, Wiggans, Digges, Biggins, Higgins, Digman, Dwiggins, Duggan

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Where is the Diggans family from?

You can see how Diggans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diggans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Diggans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Diggans family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diggans's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Diggans families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diggans 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 Diggans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diggans. 100% of Diggans men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Diggans women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Diggans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Diggans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diggans 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Diggans. 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 35 military records available for the last name Diggans. For the veterans among your Diggans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diggans lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Diggans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Diggans in 1965 was 72, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diggans 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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