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Pigram Family History

Pigram Surname Meaning

see Pilgrim.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pigram family from?

You can see how Pigram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pigram family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pigram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 140 Pigram families living in Essex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Pigram's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Pigram families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pigram 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 Pigram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pigram. 100% of Pigram men worked as a Motor Driver and 88% of Pigram 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Sack Repairer
    4%

What Pigram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Pigram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pigram 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Pigram. 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 283 military records available for the last name Pigram. For the veterans among your Pigram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pigram lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pigram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pigram in 1955 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pigram

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pigram 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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