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Piedra Family History

Piedra Surname Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from piedra ‘rock’ or a habitational name from any of the places named with this word

(as for example La Piedra in Burgos province).

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


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Where is the Piedra family from?

You can see how Piedra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piedra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Piedra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Piedra family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Piedra's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Piedra families in 1911.
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What did your Piedra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Piedra. 72% of Piedra men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Actor
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Piedra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piedra 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Piedra. 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 141 military records available for the last name Piedra. For the veterans among your Piedra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piedra lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Piedra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Piedra in 1954 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piedra 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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