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Pigott Family History

Pigott Name Meaning

English (mainly Yorkshire) and Irish: variant of Piggott .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Piggott, Privott, Pagett, Minott, Rivett, Olcott, Padgitt, Scott

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Where is the Pigott family from?

You can see how Pigott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pigott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pigott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Pigott families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pigott's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Pigott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pigott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pigott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pigott. 60% of Pigott men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Pigott women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pigott were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Fisherman
    12%
  • Merchant
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Oprateur
    19%
  • Income
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Pigott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pigott 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Pigott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Pigott. For the veterans among your Pigott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pigott lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Pigott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pigott in 1940 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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