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Piston Family History

Piston 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: Liston, Poston, Pistone, Picton, Pixton, Hilton, Easton, Linton

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Where is the Piston family from?

You can see how Piston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Piston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Piston families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Piston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Piston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piston 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 Piston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Piston. 60% of Piston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Underwear Passer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Piston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piston 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Piston. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Piston. For the veterans among your Piston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piston lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Piston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Piston in 1940 was 47, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piston 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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