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Daigen Family History

Daigen Name 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: Dagen, Hagen, Vangen, Haagen, Dain, Craigen, Daigler, Dahlen, Daigle

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Where is the Daigen family from?

You can see how Daigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daigen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Daigen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Daigen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Daigen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daigen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daigen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Daigen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Daigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daigen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Daigen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Daigen. For the veterans among your Daigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daigen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Daigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Daigen in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

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