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Peir Family History

Peir 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: Pear, Peil, Pei, Weir, Perr, Speir, Peer, Keir, Petr, Meir

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Where is the Peir family from?

You can see how Peir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Peir families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Peir's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peir 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 Peir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peir. 100% of Peir men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Peir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peir 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Peir. 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 Peir. For the veterans among your Peir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peir lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Peir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Peir in 1963 was 79, and 91 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peir 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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