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Pivier Family History

Pivier 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: Vivier, Piver, Picker, Pinner, Pinter, Plier, Diver, Didier, Javier

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Where is the Pivier family from?

You can see how Pivier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pivier family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Pivier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pivier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pivier families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pivier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pivier 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pivier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pivier. For the veterans among your Pivier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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