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Piesen Family History

Piesen 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: Wiesen, Niesen, Giesen, Riesen, Miesen, Giesel, Eisen, Kiesel, Nissen

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Where is the Piesen family from?

You can see how Piesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Piesen families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Piesen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Piesen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Piesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piesen 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Piesen. 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 45 military records available for the last name Piesen. For the veterans among your Piesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piesen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Piesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Piesen in 1967 was 78, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piesen 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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