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Dirrig Family History

Dirrig 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: Derrig, Diorio, Carrig, Herrig, Dorris, Virnig, Dimmig, Widrig, Durig

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Where is the Dirrig family from?

You can see how Dirrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirrig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dirrig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dirrig families living in West Virginia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dirrig's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Dirrig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirrig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dirrig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Dirrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirrig 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Dirrig. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dirrig. For the veterans among your Dirrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirrig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Dirrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dirrig in 1961 was 55, and 93 in 2001.

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