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Drigger Family History

Drigger 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: Driggers, Trigger, Crigger, Ringer, Prigge, Krieger, Fringer, Daigler

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Where is the Drigger family from?

You can see how Drigger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drigger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Drigger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Drigger families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Drigger's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Drigger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drigger 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 Drigger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drigger. 32% of Drigger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Drigger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Drigger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drigger 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Drigger. 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 44 military records available for the last name Drigger. For the veterans among your Drigger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drigger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Drigger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Drigger in 1969 was 85, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drigger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drigger 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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