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Pierog Family History

Pierog Surname Meaning

Polish: metonymic occupational name for a cook from pieróg a kind of ravioli.

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


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Where is the Pierog family from?

You can see how Pierog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pierog family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pierog families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Pierog families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pierog's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pierog families in 1920.
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What did your Pierog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pierog. 24% of Pierog men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Pierog women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pierog were Bartender 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Finisher
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Bartender
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Packer
    28%
  • Fact Work
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Pierog family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Pierog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pierog 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Pierog. 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 279 military records available for the last name Pierog. For the veterans among your Pierog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pierog lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Pierog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pierog in 1950 was 40, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pierog 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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