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Piesz Family History

Piesz 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: Pies, Pietz, Priest, Ries, Nies, Pins, Pisa, Mies, Spies, Lies

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Where is the Piesz family from?

You can see how Piesz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piesz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Piesz family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Piesz's in USA. California had the highest population of Piesz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piesz 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 59 census records available for the last name Piesz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piesz 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Piesz. 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 40 military records available for the last name Piesz. For the veterans among your Piesz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piesz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Piesz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Piesz in 1969 was 66, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piesz 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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