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Pignot Family History

Pignot 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: Pino, Pigeon, Piano, Picot, Piggott, Minot, Pint, Pinnow, Pilot

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Where is the Pignot family from?

You can see how Pignot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pignot family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pignot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pignot families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pignot's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pignot families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Pignot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pignot 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Pignot. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pignot. For the veterans among your Pignot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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