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Pirrson Family History

Pirrson 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: Pierson, Parson, Perron, Person, Pinson, Pearson, Pirro, Peerson

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Where is the Pirrson family from?

You can see how Pirrson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirrson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Pirrson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pirrson families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pirrson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pirrson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Pirrson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirrson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pirrson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pirrson. For the veterans among your Pirrson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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