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Pieslak Family History

Pieslak 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: Cieslak, Pelak, Piela, Bielak, Cieslik, Ciesla, Preslar, Pilat, Peak

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Where is the Pieslak family from?

You can see how Pieslak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pieslak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pieslak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pieslak families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pieslak's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pieslak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pieslak 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 Pieslak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pieslak. 28% of Pieslak men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

What Pieslak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Pieslak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pieslak 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Pieslak. 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 68 military records available for the last name Pieslak. For the veterans among your Pieslak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pieslak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Pieslak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pieslak in 1960 was 57, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pieslak 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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