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Digwood Family History

Digwood Surname Meaning

see Digweed.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Digwood family from?

You can see how Digwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Digwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Digwood families living in Herefordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Digwood's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Digwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Digwood 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 Digwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Digwood. 100% of Digwood men worked as a Gardener and 75% of Digwood 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Boot shoe Shop Assistant
    13%

What Digwood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Digwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digwood 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Digwood. 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 89 military records available for the last name Digwood. For the veterans among your Digwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Digwood lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Digwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Digwood in 1989 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Digwood 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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