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Pierri Name Meaning

Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of Pierro .

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


Similar surnames: Pierre, Pietri, Pierro, Perri, Pieri, Pirri, Bieri, Perry, Pierce

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Where is the Pierri family from?

You can see how Pierri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pierri family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pierri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Pierri families living in Massachusetts. This was about 54% of all the recorded Pierri's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pierri families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pierri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pierri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pierri. 29% of Pierri men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Pierri women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Tailor
    29%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Terrazzo Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Pierri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pierri 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Pierri. 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 188 military records available for the last name Pierri. For the veterans among your Pierri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pierri lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pierri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pierri in 1953 was 43, and 88 in 2004.

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