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Pien Family History

Pien 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: Wien, Bien, Pinn, Lien, Pin, Oien, Vien, Pen, Piel, Pier

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Where is the Pien family from?

You can see how Pien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Pien families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Pien's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pien families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pien 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 Pien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pien. 50% of Pien men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pien women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Pien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Pien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pien 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Pien. 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 206 military records available for the last name Pien. For the veterans among your Pien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pien lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Pien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pien in 1945 was 61, and 10 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pien 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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