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Piskorski Family History

Piskorski 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: Pisarski, Pokorski, Piekarski, Sikorski, Piaskowski, Skorski

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Where is the Piskorski family from?

You can see how Piskorski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piskorski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Piskorski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Piskorski families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Piskorski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Piskorski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piskorski 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 Piskorski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piskorski. 45% of Piskorski men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Piskorski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piskorski were Butcher and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Fireman
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Butcher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • House Maid
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Piskorski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Piskorski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piskorski 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Piskorski. 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 382 military records available for the last name Piskorski. For the veterans among your Piskorski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piskorski lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Piskorski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Piskorski in 1940 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piskorski 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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