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Piestrup Family History

Piestrup 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: Bidstrup, Westrup, Gilstrap, Petrus, Westrum, Pietri, Pietras, Petru

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Where is the Piestrup family from?

You can see how Piestrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piestrup family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Piestrup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Piestrup families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Piestrup's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Piestrup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piestrup 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 62 census records available for the last name Piestrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piestrup 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 immigration records available for the last name Piestrup. 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 8 military records available for the last name Piestrup. For the veterans among your Piestrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piestrup lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Piestrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Piestrup in 1968 was 72, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piestrup 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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