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Pirkis Family History

Pirkis Surname Meaning

see Purkiss.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pirkis family from?

You can see how Pirkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirkis family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Pirkis families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirkis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pirkis families in 1891.
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What did your Pirkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pirkis. 100% of Pirkis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Pirkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirkis 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Pirkis. 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 38 military records available for the last name Pirkis. For the veterans among your Pirkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pirkis

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