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Diggart Family History

Diggart 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: Biggart, Taggart, Haggart, Faggart, Biggar, Hilgart, Duggar, Riggert

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Where is the Diggart family from?

You can see how Diggart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diggart family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Diggart families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Diggart families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Diggart's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Diggart families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Diggart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diggart 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Diggart. 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 16 military records available for the last name Diggart. For the veterans among your Diggart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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