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Diggelman Family History

Diggelman 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: Siegelman, Dinkelman, Dielman, Ingerman, Seggerman, Dikeman, Kielman

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Where is the Diggelman family from?

You can see how Diggelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diggelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Diggelman families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Diggelman's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Diggelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diggelman 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 186 census records available for the last name Diggelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diggelman 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Diggelman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Diggelman. For the veterans among your Diggelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diggelman lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Diggelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Diggelman in 1985 was 76, and 101 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diggelman 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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