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Pielka Family History

Pielka 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: Pelka, Piela, Belka, Pella, Polka, Bielke, Zilka, Popelka, Mielke

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Where is the Pielka family from?

You can see how Pielka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pielka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pielka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pielka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pielka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pielka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pielka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutting Dept and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pielka. 100% of Pielka men worked as a Cutting Dept and 100% of Pielka women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Cutting Dept
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Pielka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Pielka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pielka 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Pielka. 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 59 military records available for the last name Pielka. For the veterans among your Pielka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pielka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pielka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pielka in 1967 was 57, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pielka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pielka 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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