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Pierrot Family History

Pierrot Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from a pet form of the personal name Pierre.

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


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Where is the Pierrot family from?

You can see how Pierrot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pierrot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pierrot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Pierrot families living in British Columbia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pierrot's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Pierrot families in 1911.
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What did your Pierrot ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trapper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pierrot. 100% of Pierrot men worked as a Trapper.

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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

  • Trapper
    100%

What Pierrot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pierrot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pierrot 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Pierrot. 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 142 military records available for the last name Pierrot. For the veterans among your Pierrot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pierrot lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pierrot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pierrot in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pierrot 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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