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Pieser Family History

Pieser 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: Rieser, Fieser, Bieser, Pieper, Kieser, Zieser, Gieser, Piester

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Where is the Pieser family from?

You can see how Pieser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pieser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pieser families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pieser family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pieser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pieser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pieser 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 447 census records available for the last name Pieser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pieser 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Pieser. 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 56 military records available for the last name Pieser. For the veterans among your Pieser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pieser lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Pieser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pieser in 1949 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pieser 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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