Origins of the Diggs surname
About the Diggses
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Interesting facts about Diggs
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What are the most common Diggs first names?
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William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Diggses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Diggses in 1921
Charwoman
6
Cook
3
Carver And Gilder
2
Cotton Weaver
2
Waiters And Waitresses
2
Commmon male occupations for Diggses in 1921
Farm Hands
39
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
39
General Farmers
18
Clerks
10
Tinsmiths
9
