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Pigion Family History

Pigion 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: Pigeon, Pinion, Pidgeon, Ligon, Rigdon, Pichon, Pinson, Picon, Picton

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Where is the Pigion family from?

You can see how Pigion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pigion family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pigion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pigion families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Pigion's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pigion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pigion 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 Pigion ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pigion. 100% of Pigion men worked as a Cult.

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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 1921

  • Cult
    100%

What Pigion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Pigion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pigion 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pigion. 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 23 military records available for the last name Pigion. For the veterans among your Pigion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pigion lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Pigion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pigion in 1971 was 79, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pigion 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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