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Piru Family History

Piru 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: Pirc, Peru, Piro, Qiu, Pike, Pu, Port, Bird, Pick, Spire

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Where is the Piru family from?

You can see how Piru families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piru family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Piru families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Piru families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Piru's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Piru families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piru 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 41 census records available for the last name Piru. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piru 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Piru. 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 57 military records available for the last name Piru. For the veterans among your Piru ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piru lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Piru life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Piru in 1974 was 70, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piru 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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