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Paciorek Family History

Paciorek Name Meaning

Polish: from paciorek ‘rosary’ (from pacierz ‘prayer’) probably a nickname for a devout man.

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


Similar surnames: Cherek, Priore, Kosiorek, Ciolek, Maciolek, Prior, Wieczorek, Ogorek

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Where is the Paciorek family from?

You can see how Paciorek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paciorek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Paciorek families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Paciorek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paciorek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paciorek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paciorek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paciorek. 38% of Paciorek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paciorek women worked as a Packer. .

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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
    38%
  • New Worker
    32%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Grinder
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Paciorek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paciorek 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Paciorek. 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 206 military records available for the last name Paciorek. For the veterans among your Paciorek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paciorek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Paciorek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Paciorek in 1958 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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