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Piai Family History

Piai 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: Pai, Pia, Pini, Pan, Pike, Pak, Cai, Pay, Kai, Pick

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Where is the Piai family from?

You can see how Piai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Piai family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Piai's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Piai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piai 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 61 census records available for the last name Piai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piai 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Piai. 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 20 military records available for the last name Piai. For the veterans among your Piai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piai lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Piai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Piai in 1972 was 83, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piai 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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