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Pirius Family History

Pirius 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: Paris, Darius, Prus, Prins, Wirkus, Pries, Primus, Pincus, Peris

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Pirius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirius 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pirius. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pirius. For the veterans among your Pirius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirius lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Pirius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pirius in 1977 was 91, and 96 in 2004.

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