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Driggus Family History

Driggus 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: Driggs, Digges, Riggs, Driggers, Briggs, Triggs, Griggs, Dingus

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Where is the Driggus family from?

You can see how Driggus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driggus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Driggus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Driggus family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Driggus's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Driggus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driggus 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 Driggus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Driggus. 100% of Driggus 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
    100%

What Driggus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Driggus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driggus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Driggus. 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 20 military records available for the last name Driggus. For the veterans among your Driggus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driggus lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Driggus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Driggus in 1975 was 79, and 44 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Driggus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Driggus 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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