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Pietka Family History

Pietka 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: Pientka, Pinta, Pitta, Pietila, Pietig, Petra, Nitka, Petta, Pelka

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Where is the Pietka family from?

You can see how Pietka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pietka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pietka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pietka families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pietka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pietka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pietka 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 Pietka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pietka. 100% of Pietka women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Pietka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Pietka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pietka 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Pietka. 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 201 military records available for the last name Pietka. For the veterans among your Pietka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pietka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pietka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pietka in 1966 was 79, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pietka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pietka 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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