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Digs Family History

Digs 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: Dias, Diss, Dies, Dils, Dings, Diggs, Dick, Lis, Diego, Biss

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Where is the Digs family from?

You can see how Digs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Digs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Digs families living in Maryland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Digs's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Digs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Digs 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 Digs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Digs. 59% of Digs men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Digs women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Digs were Salesman and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 920 census records available for the last name Digs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digs 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Digs. 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 300 military records available for the last name Digs. For the veterans among your Digs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Digs lifespan?

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