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Where is the Dignan family from?
You can see how Dignan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dignan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dignan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 55 Dignan families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dignan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dignan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dignan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dignan. 25% of Dignan men worked as a General Labourer and 61% of Dignan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dignan were Plumber and Housewife. .
Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dignan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dignan in 1953 was 49, and 78 in 2004.