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Pikor Family History

Pikor 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: Piker, Piskor, Pike, Picker, Prior, Pino, Pico, Kor, Mikos, Sikora

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Where is the Pikor family from?

You can see how Pikor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pikor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pikor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Pikor families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pikor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pikor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pikor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pikor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pikor. 25% of Pikor men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Pikor women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pikor were Machine Operator and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Pikor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pikor 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Pikor. 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 131 military records available for the last name Pikor. For the veterans among your Pikor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pikor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pikor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pikor in 1964 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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