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Piorkowsky Family History

Piorkowsky 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: Piorkowski, Borkowski, Ziolkowski, Pienkowski, Florkowski, Polkowski

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Where is the Piorkowsky family from?

You can see how Piorkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piorkowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Piorkowsky family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Piorkowsky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Piorkowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piorkowsky 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 Piorkowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Piorkowsky. 100% of Piorkowsky 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 Piorkowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Piorkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piorkowsky 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Piorkowsky. 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 50 military records available for the last name Piorkowsky. For the veterans among your Piorkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piorkowsky lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1990, in the United States, Piorkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Piorkowsky in 1984 was 79, and 70 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piorkowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piorkowsky 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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