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Pignat Family History

Pignat 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: Pignato, Pilat, Dignam, Pina, Piana, Gignac, Vigna, Pint, Pigman

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Where is the Pignat family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pignat 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 Pignat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Waiter was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pignat. 100% of Pignat men worked as a Hotel Waiter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hotel Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Pignat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pignat 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Pignat. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pignat. For the veterans among your Pignat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pignat lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Pignat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pignat in 1962 was 81, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pignat 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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