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Piurek Family History

Piurek 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: Turek, Piatek, Pitre, Zurek, Pires, Kurek, Burek, Pisarek, Jurek

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Where is the Piurek family from?

You can see how Piurek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piurek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Piurek family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Piurek's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Piurek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piurek 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 Piurek ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Piurek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piurek 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Piurek. 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 48 military records available for the last name Piurek. For the veterans among your Piurek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piurek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Piurek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Piurek in 1969 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piurek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piurek 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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