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Diggles Family History

Diggles Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Diggle with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Diggles family from?

You can see how Diggles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diggles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diggles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 130 Diggles families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Diggles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Diggles families in 1891.
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What did your Diggles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Diggles. 100% of Diggles men worked as a Railway Clerk (retired) and 86% of Diggles 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk (retired)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Aircraft Inspector
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Diggles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diggles 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Diggles. 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 278 military records available for the last name Diggles. For the veterans among your Diggles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diggles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Diggles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Diggles in 1963 was 85, and 52 in 2004.

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