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Piret Family History

Piret 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: Paret, Piet, Pires, Pinet, Pike, Port, Spire, Pilat, Pipe, Pine

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Where is the Piret family from?

You can see how Piret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piret family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Piret families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Piret family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Piret's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Piret families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Piret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piret 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Piret. 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 274 military records available for the last name Piret. For the veterans among your Piret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piret lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Piret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Piret in 1972 was 74, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piret 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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