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Pienaar Family History

Pienaar 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: Pintar, Pienta, Pindar, Pinner, Iyengar, Penna, Penner, Pear, Pinter

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Where is the Pienaar family from?

You can see how Pienaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pienaar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pienaar family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pienaar's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pienaar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pienaar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pienaar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Pienaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pienaar 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Pienaar. 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 262 military records available for the last name Pienaar. For the veterans among your Pienaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pienaar lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Pienaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pienaar in 1991 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pienaar 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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