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Pierich Family History

Pierich 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: Perich, Dietrich, Pierce, Perch, Perpich, Gerich, Perlich, Giersch

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Where is the Pierich family from?

You can see how Pierich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pierich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pierich family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pierich's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Pierich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pierich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Pierich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pierich 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pierich. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pierich. For the veterans among your Pierich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pierich lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Pierich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pierich in 1993 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pierich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pierich 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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