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Pirnke Family History

Pirnke 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: Pirnie, Pionke, Pike, Pink, Pine, Punke, Birke, Pinks, Pirkl, Pieske

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Where is the Pirnke family from?

You can see how Pirnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirnke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pirnke family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirnke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pirnke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirnke 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 28 census records available for the last name Pirnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirnke 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Pirnke. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pirnke. For the veterans among your Pirnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirnke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1974, in the United States, Pirnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pirnke in 1973 was 86, and 89 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pirnke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirnke 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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