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Pientka Family History

Pientka Surname Meaning

Polish: from a diminutive of Pienta ‘heel’.

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


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Where is the Pientka family from?

You can see how Pientka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pientka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pientka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Pientka families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pientka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pientka families in 1880.
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What did your Pientka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pientka. 33% of Pientka men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    33%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

What Pientka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Pientka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pientka 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Pientka. 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 314 military records available for the last name Pientka. For the veterans among your Pientka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pientka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pientka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Pientka in 1961 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pientka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pientka 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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