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Pirington Family History

Pirington 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: Purington, Airington, Pilkington, Edrington, Partington, Arrington

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Where is the Pirington family from?

You can see how Pirington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirington family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pirington families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirington's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Pirington families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirington 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 13 census records available for the last name Pirington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirington 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pirington. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pirington. For the veterans among your Pirington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirington lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Pirington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pirington in 1999 was 88, and 90 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirington 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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