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Pigson Family History

Pigson 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: Pinson, Pigeon, Higson, Pilson, Parson, Sibson, Lipson, Pidgeon

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Where is the Pigson family from?

You can see how Pigson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pigson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Pigson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Pigson families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pigson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pigson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pigson 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 75 census records available for the last name Pigson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pigson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pigson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pigson. For the veterans among your Pigson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pigson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pigson 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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