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Digison Family History

Digison 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: Denison, Dickson, Jimison, Dickison, Davison, Dison, Dixson, Nivison

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Where is the Digison family from?

You can see how Digison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digison family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Digison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Digison family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Digison's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Digison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Digison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Digison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digison 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 immigration records available for the last name Digison. 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 8 military records available for the last name Digison. For the veterans among your Digison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Digison lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Digison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Digison in 1979 was 31, and 65 in 1997.

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