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Pighini Family History

Pighini 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: Pierini, Piccini, Pizzini, Ishii, Cugini, Wiggin, Pichon, Pigeon

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Where is the Pighini family from?

You can see how Pighini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pighini family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Pighini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Pighini family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pighini's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pighini families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pighini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pighini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pighini. 45% of Pighini men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pighini women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pighini were Plasterer and Dressmaker.

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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
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Plasterer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    50%

What Pighini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Pighini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pighini 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Pighini. 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 65 military records available for the last name Pighini. For the veterans among your Pighini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pighini lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pighini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pighini in 1964 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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