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Pirger Family History

Pirger 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: Birger, Pinger, Pilger, Pirner, Porter, Picker, Pinner, Burger

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Where is the Pirger family from?

You can see how Pirger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pirger family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pirger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirger 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 16 census records available for the last name Pirger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pirger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pirger. For the veterans among your Pirger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Pirger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pirger in 1974 was 31, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirger 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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