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Pieritz Family History

Pieritz 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: Peritz, Pritz, Kienitz, Peretz, Pieratt, Pieri, Giertz, Pietz

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Where is the Pieritz family from?

You can see how Pieritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pieritz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pieritz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Pieritz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Pieritz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pieritz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pieritz 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 323 census records available for the last name Pieritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pieritz 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Pieritz. 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 78 military records available for the last name Pieritz. For the veterans among your Pieritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pieritz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Pieritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pieritz in 1964 was 85, and 83 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pieritz 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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