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Piers Family History

Piers Surname Meaning

English and Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Pierce.

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


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Where is the Piers family from?

You can see how Piers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Piers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 32 Piers families living in New Brunswick. This was about 57% of all the recorded Piers's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Piers families in 1911.
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What did your Piers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Piers. 77% of Piers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Piers women worked as an Income.

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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

  • Farmer
    77%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

What Piers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Piers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piers 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Piers. 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 Piers. For the veterans among your Piers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Piers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Piers in 1963 was 49, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piers 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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