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Pierpoint Family History

Pierpoint Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pierpont.

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


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Where is the Pierpoint family from?

You can see how Pierpoint families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pierpoint family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pierpoint families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 169 Pierpoint families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pierpoint's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pierpoint families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pierpoint 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 Pierpoint ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pierpoint. 31% of Pierpoint men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Pierpoint women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pierpoint were Farm Labourer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Retired
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Pierpoint family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Pierpoint. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pierpoint 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pierpoint. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pierpoint. For the veterans among your Pierpoint ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pierpoint lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Pierpoint life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pierpoint in 1947 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pierpoint

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pierpoint 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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