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Pirkey Family History

Pirkey Name Meaning

Variant of Birkey a surname of Swiss German origin (see Burki ). In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of German Birke or of Pirke a habitational name from Pirka in Bavaria.

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


Similar surnames: Kirkey, Birkey, Berkey, Piker, Pirkle, Parkey, Purkey, Pirkl, Perkey

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Where is the Pirkey family from?

You can see how Pirkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pirkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 44 Pirkey families living in Virginia. This was about 37% of all the recorded Pirkey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Pirkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pirkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pirkey. 30% of Pirkey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pirkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirkey 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Pirkey. 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 464 military records available for the last name Pirkey. For the veterans among your Pirkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirkey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pirkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pirkey in 1960 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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