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Piekert Family History

Piekert 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: Pinkert, Pickert, Picker, Dickert, Dieker, Rickert, Spieker, Pieper

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Where is the Piekert family from?

You can see how Piekert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piekert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Piekert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Piekert families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Piekert's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Piekert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piekert 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 48 census records available for the last name Piekert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piekert 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Piekert. 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 27 military records available for the last name Piekert. For the veterans among your Piekert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piekert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Piekert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Piekert in 1969 was 96, and 86 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piekert 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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