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Pielak Family History

Pielak 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: Pelak, Piela, Bielak, Pilat, Peak, Polak, Spiewak, Phelan, Pillar

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Where is the Pielak family from?

You can see how Pielak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pielak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pielak families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pielak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pielak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Pielak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pielak 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Pielak. 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 86 military records available for the last name Pielak. For the veterans among your Pielak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pielak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Pielak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pielak in 1962 was 68, and 80 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pielak 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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