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Pishek Family History

Pishek 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: Peshek, Fisher, Risher, Fishel, Piatek, Sistek, Pasek, Disher, Ishak

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Where is the Pishek family from?

You can see how Pishek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pishek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pishek families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pishek's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Pishek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pishek 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 Pishek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pishek. 43% of Pishek men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Pishek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Pishek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pishek 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pishek. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pishek. For the veterans among your Pishek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pishek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Pishek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pishek in 1971 was 63, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pishek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pishek 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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