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Pirke Family History

Pirke 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: Pike, Birke, Pirkl, Piske, Pirkey, Parke, Pirkle, Pirie, Picker

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Where is the Pirke family from?

You can see how Pirke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pirke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pirke families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pirke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pirke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirke 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 136 census records available for the last name Pirke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirke 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Pirke. 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 37 military records available for the last name Pirke. For the veterans among your Pirke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirke lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Pirke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pirke in 1979 was 59, and 58 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirke 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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