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Pirkins Family History

Pirkins 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: Firkins, Perkins, Parkins, Pinkins, Pipkins, Filkins, Mirkin, Prins

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Where is the Pirkins family from?

You can see how Pirkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirkins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pirkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Pirkins families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pirkins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pirkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirkins 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 Pirkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pirkins. 50% of Pirkins men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pirkins women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pirkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirkins 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Pirkins. 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 194 military records available for the last name Pirkins. For the veterans among your Pirkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirkins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Pirkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pirkins in 1965 was 74, and 1 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pirkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirkins 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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