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Pilchak Family History

Pilchak 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: Pilch, Pilcher, Pelchat, Picha, Wilczak, Sinchak, Pick, Pilat

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Where is the Pilchak family from?

You can see how Pilchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilchak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pilchak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Pilchak families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilchak's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pilchak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilchak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pilchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Punch Press Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pilchak. 100% of Pilchak women worked as a Punch Press Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Punch Press Operator
    100%

What Pilchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Pilchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilchak 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Pilchak. 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 43 military records available for the last name Pilchak. For the veterans among your Pilchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilchak lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Pilchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pilchak in 1977 was 59, and 86 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilchak 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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