Origins of the Diggory surname
About the Diggorys
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Interesting facts about Diggory
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Diggory surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Diggorys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Diggorys.
What are the most common Diggory first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Diggorys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Diggorys in 1921
Dressmaker
8
General Servant
7
Velvet Weaver
4
Cook Domestic
3
Cotton Weaver
3
Common male occupations for Diggorys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
14
Railway Clerk
9
Tin Plate Worker
8
Farm Labourer
7
General Labourer
7
