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Dignal Family History

Dignal 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: Dignam, Dignan, Vinal, Dinan, Dugal, Dial, Vignali, Wignall, Migdal

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Where is the Dignal family from?

You can see how Dignal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dignal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dignal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Dignal families living in Cheshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Dignal's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Dignal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dignal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dignal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bar Assistant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dignal. 100% of Dignal men worked as a Bar Assistant.

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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

  • Bar Assistant
    100%

What Dignal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Dignal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dignal 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dignal. 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 Dignal. For the veterans among your Dignal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dignal lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Dignal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dignal in 1975 was 86, and 70 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dignal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dignal 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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