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Piontka Family History

Piontka 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: Pientka, Pinta, Piontek, Pianka, Pivonka, Plonka, Pionke, Pienta

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Piontka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piontka 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Piontka. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Piontka. For the veterans among your Piontka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piontka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Piontka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Piontka in 1963 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

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