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Digings Family History

Digings Surname Meaning

see Diggins.

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


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Where is the Digings family from?

You can see how Digings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Digings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Digings families living in Norfolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Digings's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Digings families in 1891.
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What did your Digings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Digings. 100% of Digings 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 716 census records available for the last name Digings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digings 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Digings. 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 24 military records available for the last name Digings. For the veterans among your Digings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Digings lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Digings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Digings in 1999 was 95, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Digings 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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