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Digna Family History

Digna 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: Dignam, Diana, Vigna, Dignan, Dina, Dana, Dinan, Din, Mina, Bina

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Where is the Digna family from?

You can see how Digna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Digna families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Digna's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Digna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Digna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Digna ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Digna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digna 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Digna. 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 4 military records available for the last name Digna. For the veterans among your Digna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Digna lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Digna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Digna in 1968 was 37, and 67 in 2003.

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