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Piefer Family History

Piefer 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: Kiefer, Pieper, Liefer, Pifer, Siefer, Giefer, Peter, Picker, Pinner

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Where is the Piefer family from?

You can see how Piefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Piefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 33 Piefer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Piefer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Piefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piefer 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 Piefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piefer. 28% of Piefer men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Piefer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piefer were Common Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Common Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Piefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piefer 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Piefer. 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 185 military records available for the last name Piefer. For the veterans among your Piefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piefer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Piefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Piefer in 1966 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piefer 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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