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Diggdon Family History

Diggdon 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, Kingdon, Higdon, Dighton, Dragon, Dillon, Diego, Pidgeon

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Where is the Diggdon family from?

You can see how Diggdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diggdon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Diggdon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Diggdon families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Diggdon's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Diggdon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diggdon 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 144 census records available for the last name Diggdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diggdon 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Diggdon. 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 22 military records available for the last name Diggdon. For the veterans among your Diggdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diggdon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Diggdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Diggdon in 1962 was 69, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diggdon 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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