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Piat Family History

Piat 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: Pilat, Pitt, Pia, Pint, Piet, Piatt, Piatz, Peat, Pan, Pike

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Where is the Piat family from?

You can see how Piat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Piat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Piat family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Piat's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Piat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
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What did your Piat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Piat. 100% of Piat 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Piat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piat 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Piat. 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 422 military records available for the last name Piat. For the veterans among your Piat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piat lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Piat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Piat in 1972 was 89, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piat 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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