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Pyers Family History

Pyers Surname Meaning

English (North Yorkshire) and Scottish (Ayrshire): variant of Pierce. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Pyers family from?

You can see how Pyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pyers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Pyers families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pyers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pyers families in 1911.
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What did your Pyers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pyers. 20% of Pyers men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pyers women worked as a Farm Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pyers were Labor and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    34%
  • Telephone Girl
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyers 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Pyers. 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 427 military records available for the last name Pyers. For the veterans among your Pyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyers lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pyers in 1957 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyers 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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