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Pilak Family History

Pilak 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: Pilat, Polak, Pelak, Bilak, Pilar, Filak, Pak, Plank, Pille, Pick

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Where is the Pilak family from?

You can see how Pilak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pilak families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pilak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pilak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilak 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 Pilak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pilak. 100% of Pilak 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
    100%

What Pilak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Pilak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilak 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Pilak. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pilak. For the veterans among your Pilak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilak lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pilak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pilak in 1955 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pilak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilak 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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