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Pierard Family History

Pierard 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: Pickard, Pinard, Picard, Pillard, Pierre, Gerard, Pittard, Pinkard

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Where is the Pierard family from?

You can see how Pierard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pierard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pierard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Pierard family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pierard's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Pierard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pierard 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 Pierard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pierard. 50% of Pierard men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Color Mixer
    50%

What Pierard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pierard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pierard 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Pierard. 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 116 military records available for the last name Pierard. For the veterans among your Pierard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pierard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pierard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pierard in 1963 was 65, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pierard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pierard 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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