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Pynigar Family History

Pynigar Name 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: Pinegar, Iyengar, Ungar, Nagar, Winegar, Nigam, Lanigan, Polgar

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Where is the Pynigar family from?

You can see how Pynigar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pynigar family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Pynigar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Pynigar families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pynigar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pynigar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pynigar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pynigar ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pynigar ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Pynigar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pynigar 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pynigar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pynigar. For the veterans among your Pynigar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pynigar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Pynigar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pynigar in 1969 was 80, and 85 in 2002.

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