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Pionek Family History

Pionek 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: Piontek, Pinner, Pink, Pine, Panek, Piatek, Pone, Cione, Pitney

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Where is the Pionek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pionek 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 Pionek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pionek. 39% of Pionek men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    39%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Pionek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pionek 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pionek. 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 55 military records available for the last name Pionek. For the veterans among your Pionek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pionek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pionek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pionek in 1963 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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