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Piriano Family History

Piriano 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: Liriano, Mariano, Triano, Cipriano, Soriano, Piano, Riano, Hirano

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Where is the Piriano family from?

You can see how Piriano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piriano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Piriano families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Piriano's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Piriano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piriano 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 Piriano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Piriano. 67% of Piriano men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Section Hand
    34%

What Piriano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Piriano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piriano 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Piriano. 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 43 military records available for the last name Piriano. For the veterans among your Piriano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piriano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Piriano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Piriano in 1963 was 75, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piriano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piriano 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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