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Pierpont Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of several places in Normandy called Pierrepont e.g. Pierrepont (Seine-Maritime) Pierrepont (Calvados) Saint-Nicolas-de-Pierrepont (Manche) or Saint-Sauveur-de-Pierrepont (Manche).

These locations are so called from Old French pierre ‘stone’ + pont ‘bridge’.

The name reflects the significance of bridges or stone structures in the geography and history of the region.

The term has evolved over time, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation in different areas.

Understanding these names provides insight into the cultural and linguistic influences in Normandy and beyond.

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


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Where is the Pierpont family from?

You can see how Pierpont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pierpont family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pierpont families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Pierpont families living in British Columbia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Pierpont's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Pierpont families in 1911.
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What did your Pierpont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pierpont. 19% of Pierpont men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Pierpont women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pierpont were Manager and Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pierpont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pierpont 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Pierpont. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pierpont. For the veterans among your Pierpont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pierpont lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pierpont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pierpont in 1960 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

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