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Piekarek Family History

Piekarek 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: Pekarek, Piekarski, Piekarz, Pisarek, Pickard, Piatek, Pierre

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Where is the Piekarek family from?

You can see how Piekarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piekarek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Piekarek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Piekarek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Piekarek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piekarek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Piekarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piekarek 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Piekarek. 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 35 military records available for the last name Piekarek. For the veterans among your Piekarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piekarek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Piekarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Piekarek in 1973 was 86, and 79 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piekarek 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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