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Pianka Family History

Pianka Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): nickname from Polish pianka ‘foam scum’; also ‘mousse meringue’.

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


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Where is the Pianka family from?

You can see how Pianka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pianka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pianka families living in Connecticut. This was about 22% of all the recorded Pianka's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Pianka families in 1920.
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What did your Pianka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pianka. 54% of Pianka men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Pianka women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pianka were Baker and Maid.

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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
    54%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Baker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Pianka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Pianka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pianka 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Pianka. 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 484 military records available for the last name Pianka. For the veterans among your Pianka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pianka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pianka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Pianka in 1957 was 32, and 88 in 2004.

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