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Pignola Family History

Pignola 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: Vignola, Spinola, Spagnola, Pignone, Piccola, Parola, Pino, Pioli

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Where is the Pignola family from?

You can see how Pignola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pignola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pignola families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pignola's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pignola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pignola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Pignola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pignola 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pignola. 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 Pignola. For the veterans among your Pignola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pignola lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Pignola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pignola in 1967 was 65, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pignola 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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