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Pigue Family History

Pigue Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Pigg. French (southern): probably a variant of Pique ‘pick’. This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Pigue family from?

You can see how Pigue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pigue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pigue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Pigue families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pigue's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pigue families in 1911.
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What did your Pigue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pigue. 38% of Pigue men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Pigue women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pigue were Truck Driver and 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
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    42%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pigue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pigue 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Pigue. 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 429 military records available for the last name Pigue. For the veterans among your Pigue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pigue lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pigue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pigue in 1957 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pigue 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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