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Pygott Family History

Pygott Surname Meaning

see Pickett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pygott family from?

You can see how Pygott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pygott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pygott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Pygott families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pygott's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pygott families in 1891.
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What did your Pygott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pygott. 50% of Pygott men worked as a Retired and 79% of Pygott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pygott were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unp Dom Dut
    9%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pygott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pygott 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Pygott. 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 113 military records available for the last name Pygott. For the veterans among your Pygott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pygott lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pygott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pygott in 1966 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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