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Digon Family History

Digon 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: Ligon, Dion, Degon, Dizon, Dimon, Dixon, Dison, Simon, Dragon, Dillon

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Where is the Digon family from?

You can see how Digon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Digon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Digon families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Digon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Digon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Digon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Digon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Digon. 34% of Digon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Digon women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Welder
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Digon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digon 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Digon. 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 95 military records available for the last name Digon. For the veterans among your Digon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Digon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Digon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Digon in 1963 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

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