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Pygot Family History

Pygot 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: Pyon, Pelot, Picot, Pyatt, Fagot, Pilot, Pyron, Peot, Perot, Pigott

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Where is the Pygot family from?

You can see how Pygot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pygot family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Pygot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Pygot family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pygot's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pygot families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Pygot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pygot 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pygot. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pygot. For the veterans among your Pygot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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