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Diggory Family History

Diggory Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Diggory apparently from the name of the hero of the medieval romance Sir Degarre,

(Old French de(s)garré ‘deprived dispossessed’).

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


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Where is the Diggory family from?

You can see how Diggory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diggory family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diggory families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Diggory families living in Shropshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Diggory's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Diggory families in 1891.
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What did your Diggory ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Diggory. 100% of Diggory men worked as a Farm Labourer and 72% of Diggory 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

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diggory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diggory 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Diggory. 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 171 military records available for the last name Diggory. For the veterans among your Diggory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diggory lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Diggory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Diggory in 1966 was 63, and 88 in 2002.

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