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Dighans Family History

Dighans Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Digman, Dignan, Diggins, Deighan, Wiggans, Dinan, Hans, Gans, Dechant

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Dighans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dighans 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Dighans. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dighans. For the veterans among your Dighans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dighans lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Dighans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dighans in 1966 was 83, and 85 in 1984.

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