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Pieszak Family History

Pieszak 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: Pietrzak, Cieslak, Peak, Spiewak, Pezza, Pisa, Sestak, Lesiak, Tezak

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Where is the Pieszak family from?

You can see how Pieszak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pieszak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pieszak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pieszak's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Pieszak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pieszak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pieszak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Private
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Pieszak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pieszak 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Pieszak. 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 114 military records available for the last name Pieszak. For the veterans among your Pieszak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pieszak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pieszak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pieszak in 1962 was 76, and 53 in 2004.

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