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Pierkowski Family History

Pierkowski 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: Pienkowski, Piorkowski, Perkowski, Sierakowski, Wieckowski

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Where is the Pierkowski family from?

You can see how Pierkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pierkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pierkowski families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pierkowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pierkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pierkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pierkowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Pierkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pierkowski 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Pierkowski. 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 89 military records available for the last name Pierkowski. For the veterans among your Pierkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pierkowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pierkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pierkowski in 1963 was 75, and 69 in 2003.

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