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Pilzak Family History

Pilzak 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, Pillar, Pelak, Pilz, Bilak, Pilla, Prazak, Pillai

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Where is the Pilzak family from?

You can see how Pilzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilzak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pilzak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilzak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pilzak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilzak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pilzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pilzak. 100% of Pilzak men worked as a Cabinet Maker.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

What Pilzak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Pilzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilzak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pilzak. 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 22 military records available for the last name Pilzak. For the veterans among your Pilzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilzak lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Pilzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pilzak in 1975 was 78, and 52 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilzak 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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