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Dwigan Family History

Dwigan 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: Dragan, Dinan, Wogan, Degan, Dugan, Digman, Dorgan, Wiman, Duggan

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Where is the Dwigan family from?

You can see how Dwigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwigan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dwigan family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwigan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dwigan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwigan 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 50 census records available for the last name Dwigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwigan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dwigan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dwigan. For the veterans among your Dwigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwigan lifespan?

Average Dwigan life expectancy in 1994 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dwigan 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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