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Pigge Family History

Pigge 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: Prigge, Figge, Pigg, Pigue, Pogge, Bigge, Piggee, Pike, Pille, Linge

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Where is the Pigge family from?

You can see how Pigge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pigge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pigge families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Pigge families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pigge's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pigge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pigge 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 Pigge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pigge. 100% of Pigge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Pigge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pigge 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Pigge. 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 175 military records available for the last name Pigge. For the veterans among your Pigge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pigge lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Pigge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pigge in 1966 was 75, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pigge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pigge 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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