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Pikelny Family History

Pikelny 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: Likely, Pike, Penny, Pilley, Kenny, Pickel, Kelly, Akeley, Pigeon

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Pikelny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pikelny 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Pikelny. 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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There are 72 military records available for the last name Pikelny. For the veterans among your Pikelny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pikelny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Pikelny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pikelny in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 2002.

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