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Pihlak Family History

Pihlak 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: Pilat, Polak, Pillar, Cihak, Pelak, Piela, Bielak, Bilak, Pilla

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Pihlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pihlak 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pihlak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pihlak. For the veterans among your Pihlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pihlak lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Pihlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pihlak in 1977 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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