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Pivonka Family History

Pivonka Surname Meaning

Czech (Pivoňka): from pivoňka ‘peony’ a descriptive nickname for someone with rosy cheeks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pivonka family from?

You can see how Pivonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pivonka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pivonka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Pivonka families living in Kansas. This was about 62% of all the recorded Pivonka's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pivonka families in 1880.
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What did your Pivonka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pivonka. 39% of Pivonka men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Pivonka women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pivonka were Blacksmith and Waitress.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Blacksmith
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pivonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pivonka 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Pivonka. 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 436 military records available for the last name Pivonka. For the veterans among your Pivonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pivonka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pivonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pivonka in 1962 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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