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Pigorsch Family History

Pigorsch 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: Porsch, Hirsch, Kirsch, Posch, Dorsch, Morsch, Borsch, Horsch, Prosch

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Where is the Pigorsch family from?

You can see how Pigorsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pigorsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pigorsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Pigorsch families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Pigorsch's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pigorsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pigorsch 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 Pigorsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pigorsch. 60% of Pigorsch men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Pigorsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pigorsch 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Pigorsch. 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 66 military records available for the last name Pigorsch. For the veterans among your Pigorsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pigorsch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Pigorsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pigorsch in 1955 was 58, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pigorsch 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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