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Pirkheim Family History

Pirkheim 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: Preheim, Kirkham, Wertheim, Borsheim, Norheim, Pirkey, Nordheim

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Pirkheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirkheim 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pirkheim. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pirkheim. For the veterans among your Pirkheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirkheim lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Pirkheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pirkheim in 1980 was 92, and 65 in 1995.

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