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Pias Family History

Pias 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: Pins, Sias, Plas, Dias, Pia, Pas, Bias, Lias, Pies, Paas

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Where is the Pias family from?

You can see how Pias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pias family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pias families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pias's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Pias families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pias 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 Pias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pias. 65% of Pias 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
    65%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farmeworker
    10%
  • Core Fitter
    10%

What Pias family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pias 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Pias. 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 846 military records available for the last name Pias. For the veterans among your Pias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pias lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pias in 1965 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pias

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pias 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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