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Pierro Family History

Pierro Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the personal name Pierro a variant of Piero (see Pieri) influenced by French Pierre.

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


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Where is the Pierro family from?

You can see how Pierro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pierro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pierro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Pierro families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pierro's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Pierro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pierro 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 Pierro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pierro. 27% of Pierro men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Pierro women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pierro were Barber and Seamstress.

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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
    27%
  • Butcher
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Barber
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Seamstress
    9%

What Pierro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pierro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pierro 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pierro. 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 Pierro. For the veterans among your Pierro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pierro lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pierro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pierro in 1962 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pierro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pierro 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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