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Piwko Family History

Piwko 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: Pike, Pick, Pinto, Pino, Pink, Pico, Misko, Pizzo, Perko, Milko

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Where is the Piwko family from?

You can see how Piwko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piwko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Piwko families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Piwko's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Piwko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piwko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Piwko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piwko. 60% of Piwko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Piwko women worked as a Spinner.

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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
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

What Piwko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Piwko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piwko 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Piwko. 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 82 military records available for the last name Piwko. For the veterans among your Piwko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piwko lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Piwko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Piwko in 1952 was 39, and 62 in 2003.

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