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Pirog Family History

Pirog Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Pieróg a nickname from pieróg a dish resembling ravioli.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pirog family from?

You can see how Pirog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirog family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Pirog families living in Massachusetts. This was about 24% of all the recorded Pirog's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pirog families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirog 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 Pirog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pirog. 55% of Pirog men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pirog women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pirog were Tailor and Clerk.

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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
    55%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Tailor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Pirog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirog 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Pirog. 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 558 military records available for the last name Pirog. For the veterans among your Pirog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirog lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Pirog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pirog in 1951 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirog 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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