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Digard Family History

Digard Surname 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: Dugard, Figard, Izard, Agard, Legard, Linard, Pinard, Gard, Wingard

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Where is the Digard family from?

You can see how Digard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Digard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Digard families living in Hampshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Digard's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Digard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Digard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Digard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digard 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Digard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Digard. For the veterans among your Digard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Digard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Digard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Digard in 1972 was 43, and 33 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Digard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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