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Dygdon Family History

Dygdon 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: Rigdon, Dundon, Dedon, Higdon, Lydon, Dyson, Degon, Lyddon, Bagdon

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Where is the Dygdon family from?

You can see how Dygdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dygdon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dygdon families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dygdon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dygdon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dygdon 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 41 census records available for the last name Dygdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dygdon 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dygdon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dygdon. For the veterans among your Dygdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dygdon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Dygdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dygdon in 1965 was 81, and 103 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dygdon 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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