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Digsby Family History

Digsby 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: Digby, Bigsby, Rigsby, Risby, Lisby, Bigby, Wisby, Dansby, Rigby

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Where is the Digsby family from?

You can see how Digsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digsby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Digsby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Digsby families living in Essex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Digsby's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Digsby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Digsby 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 Digsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Digsby. 100% of Digsby 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
    100%

What Digsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Digsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digsby 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Digsby. 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 87 military records available for the last name Digsby. For the veterans among your Digsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Digsby lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Digsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Digsby in 1960 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Digsby 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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