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Origins of the Pygall surname

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About the Pygalls

We have a total number of 825 records for people with the last name Pygall.

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Where do most Pygalls live?

In 1921, most Pygalls lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Pygalls

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 783 records for the Pygall surname. The oldest one dates back to 1889.

Who were Pygalls most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Pygall first names?

  • Robert
  • Samuel
  • Elizabeth
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Pygalls

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Pygalls in 1921
Dressmaker

7

Laundress

6

General Servant

4

General Servant Domestic

4

Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Pygalls in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

21

Agricultural Laborer

5

Coal Miner

5

Farm Labourer

5

Ag Labourer

4

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