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Pirsig Family History

Pirsig 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: Persin, Pietig, Pirnie, Bisig, Persing, Virnig, Pirog, Wirsing, Pirri

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Where is the Pirsig family from?

You can see how Pirsig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirsig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pirsig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pirsig families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirsig's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pirsig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirsig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pirsig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pirsig. 50% of Pirsig 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Pirsig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirsig 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Pirsig. 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 70 military records available for the last name Pirsig. For the veterans among your Pirsig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirsig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pirsig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pirsig in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

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