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Piren Family History

Piren 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: Siren, Pires, Biren, Pike, Wien, Uren, Haren, Spire, Bien, Oren

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Where is the Piren family from?

You can see how Piren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Piren families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Piren families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Piren's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Piren families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piren 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 44 census records available for the last name Piren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piren 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Piren. 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 18 military records available for the last name Piren. For the veterans among your Piren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piren lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Piren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Piren in 1976 was 61, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piren 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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