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Pihera Family History

Pihera 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: Pitera, Riera, Pineda, Pera, Patera, Piper, Rivera, Ribera, Perera

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Where is the Pihera family from?

You can see how Pihera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pihera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pihera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Pihera families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pihera's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pihera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pihera 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 Pihera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pihera. 67% of Pihera men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Butcher
    34%

What Pihera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Pihera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pihera 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Pihera. 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 75 military records available for the last name Pihera. For the veterans among your Pihera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pihera lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pihera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Pihera in 1964 was 68, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pihera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pihera 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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