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Diguid Family History

Diguid 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: Duguid, Diglio, David, Duin, Wiggin, Figura, Guida, Dignam, Digges

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Where is the Diguid family from?

You can see how Diguid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diguid family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Diguid families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Diguid family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diguid's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Diguid families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diguid 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 17 census records available for the last name Diguid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diguid 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Diguid. 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 1 military records available for the last name Diguid. For the veterans among your Diguid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diguid lifespan?

Average Diguid life expectancy in 1997 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diguid 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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