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Pilacek Family History

Pilacek 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: Placek, Polacek, Place, Piatek, Palace, Plack, Palecek, Pacek, Platek

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilacek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Pilacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilacek 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Pilacek. 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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There are 61 military records available for the last name Pilacek. For the veterans among your Pilacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilacek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Pilacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pilacek in 1974 was 84, and 68 in 1998.

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