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Pierra Family History

Pierra 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: Pierre, Sierra, Perra, Piedra, Pierro, Vierra, Serra, Guerra, Perla

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Where is the Pierra family from?

You can see how Pierra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pierra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pierra families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pierra families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Pierra's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pierra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pierra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pierra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pierra. 67% of Pierra men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Teamster
    34%
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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Pierra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pierra 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Pierra. 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 38 military records available for the last name Pierra. For the veterans among your Pierra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pierra lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Pierra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pierra in 1978 was 63, and 92 in 2001.

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