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Piros Family History

Piros 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: Spiros, Biros, Pires, Pirog, Piro, Paris, Boros, Pino, Ros, Baros

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Where is the Piros family from?

You can see how Piros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Piros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Piros families living in New York. This was about 14% of all the recorded Piros's in USA. New York had the highest population of Piros families in 1920.
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What did your Piros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piros. 54% of Piros men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Piros women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    54%
  • Sign Painter
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    16%
  • Millwright
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Piros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piros 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Piros. 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 162 military records available for the last name Piros. For the veterans among your Piros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piros lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Piros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Piros in 1954 was 54, and 70 in 2003.

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