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Piecuch Family History

Piecuch Name Meaning

Polish: unflattering nickname from piecuch ‘idler’ ‘sluggard’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Paduch, Puch, Pilch, Paluch, Pich, Pech, Pouch, Piech, Wiech, Pecci

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Where is the Piecuch family from?

You can see how Piecuch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piecuch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Piecuch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Piecuch families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Piecuch's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Piecuch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piecuch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Piecuch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piecuch. 36% of Piecuch men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Piecuch women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piecuch were Clerk and Coil Winder. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Coil Winder
    13%
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Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Piecuch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piecuch 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Piecuch. 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 543 military records available for the last name Piecuch. For the veterans among your Piecuch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piecuch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Piecuch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Piecuch in 1955 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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