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Pirie Family History

Pirie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Perrie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pirie family from?

You can see how Pirie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pirie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 73 Pirie families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pirie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pirie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirie 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 Pirie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pirie. 46% of Pirie men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Pirie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pirie were Medical Professor and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Gardener
    37%
  • Medical Professor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Pirie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Pirie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirie 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Pirie. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Pirie. For the veterans among your Pirie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirie lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Pirie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pirie in 1951 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pirie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirie 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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