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Driggin Family History

Driggin 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: Riggin, Wiggin, Dwiggins, Riggins, Riggi, Diggins, Riggan, Riggen

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Driggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driggin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Driggin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 10 military records available for the last name Driggin. For the veterans among your Driggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driggin lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Driggin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Driggin in 1982 was 70, and 77 in 1991.

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