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Piatka Family History

Piatka 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: Pianka, Piatek, Prata, Pinta, Pitta, Nitka, Patla, Piazza, Pita

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piatka 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 104 census records available for the last name Piatka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piatka 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Piatka. 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 18 military records available for the last name Piatka. For the veterans among your Piatka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piatka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Piatka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Piatka in 1963 was 78, and 95 in 2000.

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