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Piere Family History

Piere Surname Meaning

German: shortened and altered form of Piermeier, a cognate of Piermann formed with meier ‘tenant farmer’ (see Meyer).

The surname Piere is no longer found in Germany.

Altered form of French Pierre.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Piere family from?

You can see how Piere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Piere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Piere families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Piere's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Piere families in 1891.
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What did your Piere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piere. 26% of Piere men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Piere women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piere were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Piere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piere 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Piere. 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 923 military records available for the last name Piere. For the veterans among your Piere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piere lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Piere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Piere in 1963 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piere 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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