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Pircey Family History

Pircey 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: Pirkey, Piercey, Pilley, Percy, Pierce, Marcey, Prey, Pixley, Pirc

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Where is the Pircey family from?

You can see how Pircey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pircey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pircey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Pircey families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pircey's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Pircey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pircey 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 61 census records available for the last name Pircey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pircey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pircey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pircey. For the veterans among your Pircey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pircey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1992, in the United States, Pircey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pircey in 1961 was 73, and 50 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pircey 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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