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Dwiggins Family History

Dwiggins Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form (with English genitive -s) of Gaelic Ó Dubhagáin (see Dugan) or more likely of Ó Duibhginn (see Deegan).

Possibly an altered form (by misdivision) of English Wiggins.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dwiggins family from?

You can see how Dwiggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwiggins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dwiggins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Dwiggins families living in Indiana. This was about 37% of all the recorded Dwiggins's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Dwiggins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwiggins 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 Dwiggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dwiggins. 31% of Dwiggins men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Dwiggins women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dwiggins were Mechanic and Laborer.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dwiggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwiggins 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Dwiggins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dwiggins. For the veterans among your Dwiggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwiggins lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dwiggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dwiggins in 1956 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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