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Pianca Family History

Pianca Name 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: Bianca, Piana, Pianka, Franca, Bianco, Pinch, Pica, Pinta, Janca

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Where is the Pianca family from?

You can see how Pianca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pianca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pianca families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pianca's in USA. California had the highest population of Pianca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pianca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pianca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dress Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pianca. 100% of Pianca women worked as a Dress Maker. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Pianca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pianca 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Pianca. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Pianca. For the veterans among your Pianca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pianca lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pianca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pianca in 1962 was 67, and 104 in 2004.

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