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Diggins Family History

Diggins Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Digan with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Diggins family from?

You can see how Diggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diggins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 219 Diggins families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Diggins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diggins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diggins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Diggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Diggins. 13% of Diggins men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Diggins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diggins were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    6%
  • Bus Conductor
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Diggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diggins 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Diggins. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Diggins. For the veterans among your Diggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diggins lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Diggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Diggins in 1953 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diggins 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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