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Pigat Family History

Pigat 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: Pilat, Light, Pagan, Pilato, Pica, Pisa, Pina, Higa, Nigam, Pitt

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Where is the Pigat family from?

You can see how Pigat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pigat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pigat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Pigat families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pigat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pigat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pigat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pigat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pigat. 100% of Pigat men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pigat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Pigat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pigat 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Pigat. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pigat. For the veterans among your Pigat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pigat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pigat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pigat in 1966 was 65, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pigat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pigat 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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