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Piekarz Family History

Piekarz Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): occupational name for a baker Polish piekarz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Piekarz family from?

You can see how Piekarz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piekarz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Piekarz families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Piekarz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Piekarz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piekarz 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 Piekarz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Solderer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piekarz. 58% of Piekarz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Piekarz women worked as a Solderer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piekarz were New Worker and Maid.

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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
    58%
  • Gut Stringer
    15%
  • Mill Hand
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Solderer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Piekarz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Piekarz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piekarz 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Piekarz. 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 196 military records available for the last name Piekarz. For the veterans among your Piekarz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piekarz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Piekarz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Piekarz in 1958 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piekarz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piekarz 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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