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Pieniazek Family History

Pieniazek Surname Meaning

Polish (Pieniążek): from the word pieniążek ‘small coin small change dump’ a diminutive of pieniądz ‘money’.

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


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Where is the Pieniazek family from?

You can see how Pieniazek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pieniazek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pieniazek families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pieniazek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pieniazek families in 1920.
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What did your Pieniazek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pieniazek. 50% of Pieniazek 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Longshoreman
    20%

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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Pieniazek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pieniazek 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Pieniazek. 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 300 military records available for the last name Pieniazek. For the veterans among your Pieniazek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pieniazek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pieniazek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pieniazek in 1960 was 41, and 91 in 2004.

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