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Diggin Family History

Diggin Surname Meaning

from Ó Duibhginn see Duggan. see Digan.

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


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Where is the Diggin family from?

You can see how Diggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diggin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Diggin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Diggin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Diggin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diggin families in 1891.
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What did your Diggin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bottler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diggin. 50% of Diggin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Diggin women worked as a Bottler.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Switchman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bottler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diggin 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Diggin. 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 170 military records available for the last name Diggin. For the veterans among your Diggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diggin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Diggin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Diggin in 1969 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diggin 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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