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Piechowski Family History

Piechowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Piechów in Łódź Voivodeship or Piechowice in Pomeranian Voivodeship.

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


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Where is the Piechowski family from?

You can see how Piechowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piechowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Piechowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Piechowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Piechowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Piechowski families in 1880.
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What did your Piechowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piechowski. 30% of Piechowski men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Piechowski women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piechowski were Farm Labor and Inspector.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm
    20%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farm Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    15%
  • Typist
    15%
  • Inspector
    10%

What Piechowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Piechowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piechowski 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Piechowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 486 military records available for the last name Piechowski. For the veterans among your Piechowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piechowski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Piechowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Piechowski in 1955 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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