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Pequigney Family History

Pequigney 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: Pequignot, Quigley, Quinney, Pettigrew, Eigner, Quincy, Heagney

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Where is the Pequigney family from?

You can see how Pequigney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pequigney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pequigney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pequigney families living in Nevada. This was about 55% of all the recorded Pequigney's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Pequigney families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Pequigney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pequigney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pequigney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Pequigney. For the veterans among your Pequigney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pequigney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Pequigney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pequigney in 1965 was 68, and 77 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pequigney 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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