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Pis Family History

Pis 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: Lis, Pi, Pins, Mis, Pisa, Pin, Ris, Pia, Pio, Pas

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Where is the Pis family from?

You can see how Pis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pis families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pis 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 595 census records available for the last name Pis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pis 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Pis. 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 164 military records available for the last name Pis. For the veterans among your Pis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Pis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pis in 1965 was 83, and 37 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pis 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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