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Digris Family History

Digris 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: Idris, Duris, Doris, Digges, Diorio, Dorris, Divis, Diers, Diglio

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Where is the Digris family from?

You can see how Digris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Digris families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Digris's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Digris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Digris 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 70 census records available for the last name Digris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digris 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Digris. 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 84 military records available for the last name Digris. For the veterans among your Digris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Digris lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Digris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Digris in 1946 was 34, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Digris 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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