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Pirwitz Family History

Pirwitz 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: Pritz, Gerwitz, Marwitz, Gurwitz, Hurwitz, Horwitz, Peritz, Parfitt

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Where is the Pirwitz family from?

You can see how Pirwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirwitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pirwitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Pirwitz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirwitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pirwitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirwitz 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 Pirwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pirwitz. 40% of Pirwitz men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Pirwitz women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    40%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Pirwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Pirwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirwitz 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Pirwitz. 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 120 military records available for the last name Pirwitz. For the veterans among your Pirwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirwitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pirwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pirwitz in 1964 was 68, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirwitz 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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