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Pigler Family History

Pigler 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: Pegler, Sigler, Bigler, Piller, Gigler, Zigler, Figler, Rigler

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Where is the Pigler family from?

You can see how Pigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pigler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pigler family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Pigler's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Pigler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pigler 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 Pigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pigler. 67% of Pigler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pigler women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pigler were Farmer and Laundress.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Pigler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Pigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pigler 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Pigler. 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 131 military records available for the last name Pigler. For the veterans among your Pigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pigler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pigler in 1963 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pigler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pigler 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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