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Pirring Family History

Pirring 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: Pirrung, Herring, Spiering, Pilling, Girling, Piening, Parrino

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Where is the Pirring family from?

You can see how Pirring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirring family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pirring families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Pirring families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirring's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pirring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirring 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 Pirring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pirring. 100% of Pirring men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Pirring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Pirring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirring 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pirring. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pirring. For the veterans among your Pirring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirring lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Pirring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pirring in 1979 was 86, and 62 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pirring

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirring 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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