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Pikus Family History

Pikus Surname Meaning

Polish, Ukrainian, and Slovak: unexplained.

Jewish (from Belarus and Lithuania): nickname from the Belorussian verb pikats' ‘to poke in the face, to rebuke, to express oneself insolently’ + the agent suffix -us.

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


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You can see how Pikus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pikus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pikus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Pikus families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pikus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pikus families in 1920.
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What did your Pikus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pikus. 100% of Pikus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Pikus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pikus 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 780 immigration records available for the last name Pikus. 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 260 military records available for the last name Pikus. For the veterans among your Pikus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pikus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pikus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pikus in 1955 was 52, and 63 in 2004.

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