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Piercell Family History

Piercell Name 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: Percell, Pierceall, Pierce, Purcell, Piercey, Perrell, Persell

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Where is the Piercell family from?

You can see how Piercell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piercell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Piercell families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Piercell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Piercell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piercell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Piercell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Piercell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Piercell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piercell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Piercell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Piercell. For the veterans among your Piercell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piercell lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1993, in the United States, Piercell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Piercell in 1991 was 67, and 72 in 1993.

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