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Peierce Family History

Peierce Surname 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: Pierce, Peirce, Pierre, Kierce, Tierce, Piercy, Piercey, Fierce

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Where is the Peierce family from?

You can see how Peierce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peierce family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peierce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Peierce families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Peierce's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peierce families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peierce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peierce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peierce. 100% of Peierce men worked as a 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
    100%

What Peierce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Peierce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peierce 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 immigration records available for the last name Peierce. 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 10 military records available for the last name Peierce. For the veterans among your Peierce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peierce lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Peierce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Peierce in 1978 was 75, and 94 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peierce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peierce 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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