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Pivec Family History

Pivec Surname Meaning

Slovenian: from pivec ‘drinker’ most likely applied as a nickname to a drunkard.

Czech: from old Czech pivce a diminutive of pivo ‘beer’ used as a nickname for a beer drinker.

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


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You can see how Pivec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pivec family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pivec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pivec families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pivec's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Pivec families in 1891.
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What did your Pivec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pivec. 100% of Pivec men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Pivec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pivec 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Pivec. 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 152 military records available for the last name Pivec. For the veterans among your Pivec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pivec lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pivec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pivec in 1955 was 45, and 97 in 2004.

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