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Piers Name Meaning

English and Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Pierce .

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


Similar surnames: Pyers, Pierce, Pieri, Pies, Diers, Pere, Siers, Hiers, Pirc, Pier

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Where is the Piers family from?

You can see how Piers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Piers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Piers families living in Maryland. This was about 29% of all the recorded Piers's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Piers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Piers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piers. 24% of Piers men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Piers women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piers were New Worker and Stenographer. .

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    40%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Piers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piers 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Piers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Piers. For the veterans among your Piers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Piers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Piers in 1963 was 49, and 90 in 2004.

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