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Pirnik Family History

Pirnik 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: Pirnie, Gornik, Pink, Karnik, Hornik, Kurnik, Pernick, Pinnick

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Where is the Pirnik family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Pirnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirnik 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Pirnik. 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 Pirnik. For the veterans among your Pirnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirnik lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Pirnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pirnik in 1951 was 45, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirnik 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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