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Pirrce Family History

Pirrce 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: Pierce, Price, Pierre, Pitre, Kierce, Pirnie, Pirro, Irace, Pirc

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Where is the Pirrce family from?

You can see how Pirrce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirrce family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Pirrce families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Pirrce family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirrce's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Pirrce families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirrce 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 Pirrce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pirrce. 50% of Pirrce women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Pirrce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Pirrce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirrce 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pirrce. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pirrce. For the veterans among your Pirrce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirrce lifespan?

Average Pirrce life expectancy in 2001 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pirrce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirrce 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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