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Piechowicz Family History

Piechowicz Surname 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: Piechowiak, Pietrowicz, Lechowicz, Czechowicz, Piechowski, Piotrowicz

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Where is the Piechowicz family from?

You can see how Piechowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piechowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Piechowicz families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Piechowicz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Piechowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piechowicz 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 Piechowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Store Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piechowicz. 43% of Piechowicz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Piechowicz women worked as a Store 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Bakers Helper
    29%
  • Butcher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Store Clerk
    100%

What Piechowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Piechowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piechowicz 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Piechowicz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Piechowicz. For the veterans among your Piechowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piechowicz lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Piechowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Piechowicz in 1946 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piechowicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piechowicz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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