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Pidgin Family History

Pidgin 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: Pidgeon, Wiggin, Padin, Pippin, Pridgen, Pipkin, Hodgin, Virgin

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Where is the Pidgin family from?

You can see how Pidgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pidgin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pidgin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pidgin family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pidgin's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Pidgin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pidgin 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 95 census records available for the last name Pidgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pidgin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pidgin. 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 32 military records available for the last name Pidgin. For the veterans among your Pidgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pidgin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Pidgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pidgin in 1972 was 49, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pidgin 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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