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Pikora Family History

Pikora 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: Sikora, Pokora, Pitera, Skora, Piedra, Pecora, Piker, Sykora, Piskor

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Where is the Pikora family from?

You can see how Pikora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pikora family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pikora family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pikora's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Pikora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pikora 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 Pikora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Spinner and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pikora. 100% of Pikora men worked as a Spinner and 100% of Pikora women worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Spinner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Pikora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Pikora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pikora 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Pikora. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pikora. For the veterans among your Pikora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pikora lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pikora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pikora in 1955 was 44, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pikora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pikora 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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