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Dignin Family History

Dignin 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, Wiggin, Dignam, Di Nino, Diskin, Digman, Dinkin

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Where is the Dignin family from?

You can see how Dignin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dignin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dignin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Dignin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dignin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dignin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dignin 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 297 census records available for the last name Dignin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dignin 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dignin. 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 99 military records available for the last name Dignin. For the veterans among your Dignin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dignin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dignin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dignin in 1967 was 81, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dignin 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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