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Pircer Family History

Pircer 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: Pirner, Porter, Picker, Pinner, Pinter, Pitcher, Mercer, Bircher

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Where is the Pircer family from?

You can see how Pircer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pircer family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Pircer families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Pircer family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pircer's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Pircer families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pircer 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 21 census records available for the last name Pircer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pircer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pircer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pircer. For the veterans among your Pircer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pircer lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Pircer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pircer in 1979 was 85, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pircer 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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