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Pigman Family History

Pigman Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Pickman a variant of Picker 1–

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pigman family from?

You can see how Pigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pigman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pigman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Pigman families living in Northumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pigman's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Pigman families in 1891.
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What did your Pigman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pigman. 22% of Pigman men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Pigman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pigman were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Beauty Operator
    16%
  • Housework
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pigman 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Pigman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pigman. For the veterans among your Pigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pigman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pigman in 1954 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pigman 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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