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Digits Family History

Digits 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: Digges, Dixit, Dinius, Divis, Divins, Diggins, Dilts, Diggs, Dimit

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You can see how Digits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Digits family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Digits's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Digits families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Digits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digits 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Digits. 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 11 military records available for the last name Digits. For the veterans among your Digits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Digits lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Digits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Digits in 1990 was 79, and 44 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Digits 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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