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Pygett Family History

Pygett 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: Pagett, Syrett, Puett, Pett, Dygert, Lycett, Pyatt, Fugett, Eggett

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Where is the Pygett family from?

You can see how Pygett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pygett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pygett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pygett family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pygett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pygett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pygett 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 60 census records available for the last name Pygett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pygett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pygett. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pygett. For the veterans among your Pygett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pygett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Pygett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pygett in 1964 was 79, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pygett 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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