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Piwar Family History

Piwar 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: Pilar, Power, Vilar, Pear, Pilat, Niwa, Iwai, Bitar, Pinard, Ribar

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Where is the Piwar family from?

You can see how Piwar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piwar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Piwar family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Piwar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Piwar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piwar 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 16 census records available for the last name Piwar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piwar 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Piwar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Piwar. For the veterans among your Piwar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piwar lifespan?

Average Piwar life expectancy in 1999 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piwar 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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