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Diggett Family History

Diggett Surname Meaning

variant of Dickett with voicing of /k/ to /g/.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Diggett family from?

You can see how Diggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diggett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Diggett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Diggett families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Diggett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Diggett families in 1891.
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What did your Diggett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diggett. 67% of Diggett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    34%

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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Diggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diggett 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Diggett. 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 100 military records available for the last name Diggett. For the veterans among your Diggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diggett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Diggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Diggett in 1965 was 73, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diggett 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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