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Pirot Family History

Pirot 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: Picot, Poirot, Pilot, Perot, Pirog, Piro, Port, Pino, Pilat, Pico

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Where is the Pirot family from?

You can see how Pirot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pirot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Pirot families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Pirot's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pirot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirot 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 409 census records available for the last name Pirot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirot 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Pirot. 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 107 military records available for the last name Pirot. For the veterans among your Pirot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirot lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Pirot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pirot in 1972 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirot 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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