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Dignean Family History

Dignean 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: Dignan, Dinan, Dignam, Vigneau, Digman, Dineen, Deignan, Daigneau

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Where is the Dignean family from?

You can see how Dignean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dignean family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dignean families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Dignean families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dignean's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dignean families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Dignean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dignean 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Dignean. 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 Dignean. For the veterans among your Dignean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dignean lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Dignean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dignean in 1963 was 67, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dignean 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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