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Pigors Family History

Pigors 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: Bigos, Rigor, Piers, Ligons, Pigott, Pigford, Port, Prior, Pino

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Where is the Pigors family from?

You can see how Pigors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pigors family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pigors families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pigors families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pigors's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pigors families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pigors surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pigors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pigors. 80% of Pigors men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Pigors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pigors 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 Pigors. 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 53 military records available for the last name Pigors. For the veterans among your Pigors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pigors lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Pigors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pigors in 1967 was 47, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pigors

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pigors 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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