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Pieren Family History

Pieren 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: Sieren, Pierce, Picken, Pierre, Peron, Kieran, Peres, Wiesen, Pere

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Where is the Pieren family from?

You can see how Pieren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pieren family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pieren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Pieren families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Pieren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pieren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pieren 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 Pieren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pieren. 41% of Pieren 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
    41%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Milker
    10%

What Pieren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Pieren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pieren 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Pieren. 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 164 military records available for the last name Pieren. For the veterans among your Pieren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pieren lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Pieren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pieren in 1946 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pieren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pieren 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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