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Pirck Family History

Pirck 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: Pick, Pirc, Dirck, Dick, Bick, Peck, Wick, Hick, Pack, Pink

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Where is the Pirck family from?

You can see how Pirck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pirck families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Pirck families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pirck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pirck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pirck ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pirck ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Pirck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirck 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pirck. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pirck. For the veterans among your Pirck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirck lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Pirck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pirck in 1972 was 80, and 60 in 2000.

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