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Digney Family History

Digney Surname Meaning

Scottish, Irish and English (of Norman origin): habitational name from either of two minor places in France called Digny (in Eure-et-Loir and Loiret).

Irish: from Gaelic Mac an Deaghánaigh ‘son of the deacon’ (see Deane).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Digney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Digney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Digney families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Digney's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Digney families in 1891.
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What did your Digney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Digney. 85% of Digney 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
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Digney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digney 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Digney. 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 424 military records available for the last name Digney. For the veterans among your Digney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Digney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Digney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Digney in 1962 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Digney 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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