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Pivnick Family History

Pivnick 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: Pinnick, Lipnick, Winnick, Pernick, Minick, Mitnick, Minnick, Kinnick

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Where is the Pivnick family from?

You can see how Pivnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pivnick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pivnick families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Pivnick family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Pivnick's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Pivnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pivnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pivnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pivnick. 38% of Pivnick men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    38%
  • Coke Puller
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Pivnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pivnick 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Pivnick. 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 87 military records available for the last name Pivnick. For the veterans among your Pivnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pivnick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pivnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pivnick in 1962 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

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