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Daigger Family History

Daigger 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: Daigler, Jagger, Daigle, Digges, Daiker, Dugger, Zaiger, Dilger

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Where is the Daigger family from?

You can see how Daigger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daigger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Daigger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Daigger families living in Missouri. This was about 74% of all the recorded Daigger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Daigger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daigger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daigger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Daigger. 67% of Daigger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Daigger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daigger 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Daigger. 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 50 military records available for the last name Daigger. For the veterans among your Daigger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daigger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Daigger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Daigger in 1956 was 56, and 94 in 2003.

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