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Pionk Family History

Pionk 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: Pink, Pion, Pionke, Pong, Zink, Plank, Pick, Monk, Xiong, Pino

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Where is the Pionk family from?

You can see how Pionk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pionk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pionk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pionk families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pionk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pionk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pionk 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 Pionk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pionk. 67% of Pionk men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Pionk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Pionk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pionk 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pionk. 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 47 military records available for the last name Pionk. For the veterans among your Pionk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pionk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pionk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pionk in 1964 was 74, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pionk 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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