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Pniak Family History

Pniak 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: Pak, Pick, Pink, Peak, Pozniak, Polak, Knick, Diak, Pia, Nick

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Where is the Pniak family from?

You can see how Pniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pniak families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pniak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pniak 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 58 census records available for the last name Pniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pniak 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pniak. 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 22 military records available for the last name Pniak. For the veterans among your Pniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pniak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pniak in 1965 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pniak 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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