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Pignatell Family History

Pignatell 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: Pignatelli, Wignall, Lightell, Pignataro, Bignell, Pignato, Pinell

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Where is the Pignatell family from?

You can see how Pignatell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pignatell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pignatell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pignatell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pignatell families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Pignatell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pignatell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pignatell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pignatell. For the veterans among your Pignatell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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