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Pieres Family History

Pieres 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: Peres, Pires, Piers, Nieves, Pierce, Viernes, Pierre, Sires, Pere

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Where is the Pieres family from?

You can see how Pieres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pieres family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pieres families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Pieres family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pieres's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pieres families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pieres 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 Pieres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pieres. 30% of Pieres men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Pieres women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pieres were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pieres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pieres 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Pieres. 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 115 military records available for the last name Pieres. For the veterans among your Pieres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pieres lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Pieres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pieres in 1972 was 97, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pieres

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pieres 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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