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Pirrie Family History

Pirrie Name Meaning

see Perrie .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Pirnie, Perrie, Pirri, Pirie, Pierce, Currie, Perrier, Norrie, Pierre

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Where is the Pirrie family from?

You can see how Pirrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pirrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 11 Pirrie families living in New Brunswick. This was about 52% of all the recorded Pirrie's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Pirrie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pirrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pirrie. 43% of Pirrie men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Shipper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pirrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirrie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pirrie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 556 military records available for the last name Pirrie. For the veterans among your Pirrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirrie lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pirrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pirrie in 1952 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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