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Pignon Family History

Pignon 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: Pigeon, Mignon, Pinon, Pignone, Pino, Pinn, Pidgeon, Ligon, Rigdon

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Where is the Pignon family from?

You can see how Pignon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pignon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pignon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Pignon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pignon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pignon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pignon 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 Pignon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pignon. 100% of Pignon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pignon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pignon 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Pignon. 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 76 military records available for the last name Pignon. For the veterans among your Pignon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pignon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Pignon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pignon in 1965 was 63, and 68 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pignon 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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