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Piernick Family History

Piernick 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: Pernick, Bernick, Chernick, Wernick, Pinnick, Perlick, Vernick

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Where is the Piernick family from?

You can see how Piernick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piernick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Piernick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Piernick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Piernick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Piernick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piernick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Piernick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piernick 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Piernick. 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 20 military records available for the last name Piernick. For the veterans among your Piernick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piernick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Piernick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Piernick in 1966 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piernick 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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