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Piesch Family History

Piesch 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: Pesch, Liesch, Piech, Pietsch, Miesch, Pitsch, Hirsch, Pech, Kirsch

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Where is the Piesch family from?

You can see how Piesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piesch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Piesch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Piesch families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Piesch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Piesch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piesch 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 199 census records available for the last name Piesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piesch 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Piesch. 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 107 military records available for the last name Piesch. For the veterans among your Piesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piesch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Piesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Piesch in 1964 was 39, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piesch 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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