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Pignata Family History

Pignata 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, Pinta, Pignataro, Pienta, Pinto, Pilat, Nagata, Pilato

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Where is the Pignata family from?

You can see how Pignata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pignata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pignata families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pignata's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pignata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pignata 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 Pignata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pignata. 34% of Pignata men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cooper
    34%

What Pignata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Pignata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pignata 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Pignata. 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 71 military records available for the last name Pignata. For the veterans among your Pignata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pignata lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Pignata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pignata in 1951 was 62, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pignata

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pignata 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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