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Piser Family History

Piser Surname Meaning

South German (Bavaria): occupational name for a grower of or dealer in peas from Middle High German bīse pīse ‘pea’ (from Latin pisum).

Americanized form of German Peiser or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Piser family from?

You can see how Piser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Piser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Piser families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Piser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Piser families in 1891.
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What did your Piser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piser. 37% of Piser men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Piser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piser were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Piser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piser 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Piser. 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 316 military records available for the last name Piser. For the veterans among your Piser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piser lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Piser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Piser in 1955 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piser 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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