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Pigerst Family History

Pigerst 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: Gerst, Piers, Fierst, Tigert, Priest, Geist, Pinkert, Rivers, Stigers

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Pigerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pigerst 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pigerst. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pigerst. For the veterans among your Pigerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pigerst lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Pigerst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pigerst in 1976 was 89, and 86 in 1989.

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