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Pirnat Family History

Pirnat 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: Pilat, Perna, Pina, Bernat, Pirnie, Piana, Pint, Pignato, Ihnat

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Where is the Pirnat family from?

You can see how Pirnat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirnat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pirnat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Pirnat families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirnat's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pirnat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirnat 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 Pirnat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pirnat. 30% of Pirnat men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pirnat women worked as a Sewing Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pirnat were Mechanic and 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Pirnat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Pirnat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirnat 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Pirnat. 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 206 military records available for the last name Pirnat. For the veterans among your Pirnat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirnat lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Pirnat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pirnat in 1949 was 39, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pirnat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirnat 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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