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Pirih Family History

Pirih 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: Pirie, Paris, Prim, Pilch, Birch, Wirth, Pich, Pinch, Firth, Perich

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Where is the Pirih family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirih 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 Pirih ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pirih. 100% of Pirih men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Pirih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirih 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Pirih. 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 Pirih. For the veterans among your Pirih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirih lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Pirih life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pirih in 1985 was 61, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirih 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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