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Pirre Family History

Pirre 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: Pierre, Pitre, Pirro, Pirri, Pirie, Pike, Barre, Torre, Pille, Spire

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Where is the Pirre family from?

You can see how Pirre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirre family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pirre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 8 Pirre families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirre's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Pirre families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pirre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pirre. 100% of Pirre 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%

What Pirre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Pirre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirre 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Pirre. 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 127 military records available for the last name Pirre. For the veterans among your Pirre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirre lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Pirre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pirre in 1958 was 62, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pirre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirre 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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