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Pipek Family History

Pipek 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: Pipe, Piper, Pipes, Popek, Pike, Pope, Pick, Kiper, Petek, Pink

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Where is the Pipek family from?

You can see how Pipek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pipek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pipek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pipek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pipek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pipek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pipek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pipek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Pipek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pipek 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Pipek. 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 44 military records available for the last name Pipek. For the veterans among your Pipek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pipek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Pipek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pipek in 1971 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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