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Piggin Family History

Piggin Surname Meaning

see Pidgeon. variant of Picken.

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


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Where is the Piggin family from?

You can see how Piggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piggin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Piggin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Piggin families living in Norfolk. This was about 27% of all the recorded Piggin's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Piggin families in 1891.
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What did your Piggin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Piggin. 25% of Piggin men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Piggin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piggin were Master Butcher (shop and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Licensed Victualler
    13%
  • Boot shoe Clicker
    13%
  • Master Butcher (shop
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Piggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piggin 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Piggin. 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 344 military records available for the last name Piggin. For the veterans among your Piggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piggin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Piggin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Piggin in 1973 was 85, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piggin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piggin 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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