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Piersiak Family History

Piersiak 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: Piersma, Persico, Persin, Lesiak, Pierson, Pernick, Persing, Pierman

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Where is the Piersiak family from?

You can see how Piersiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piersiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Piersiak families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Piersiak's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Piersiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piersiak 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 Piersiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piersiak. 100% of Piersiak men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Piersiak women 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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Piersiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Piersiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piersiak 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 Piersiak. 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 42 military records available for the last name Piersiak. For the veterans among your Piersiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piersiak lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Piersiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Piersiak in 1973 was 21, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piersiak 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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