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Diggens Family History

Diggens Surname Meaning

see Diggins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Diggens family from?

You can see how Diggens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diggens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diggens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Diggens families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Diggens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diggens families in 1891.
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What did your Diggens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Diggens. 34% of Diggens men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 75% of Diggens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diggens were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    34%
  • Carpenter joiner
    23%
  • Builder
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Diggens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diggens 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Diggens. 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 255 military records available for the last name Diggens. For the veterans among your Diggens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diggens lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Diggens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Diggens in 1977 was 75, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diggens 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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