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Pigora Family History

Pigora 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: Pitera, Figura, Sikora, Gora, Piedra, Pecora, Pogoda, Pokora, Rigor

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Where is the Pigora family from?

You can see how Pigora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pigora family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pigora families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pigora's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pigora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pigora 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 Pigora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pigora. 100% of Pigora men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pigora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Pigora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pigora 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pigora. 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 20 military records available for the last name Pigora. For the veterans among your Pigora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pigora lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Pigora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pigora in 1974 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pigora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pigora 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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