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Piekos Family History

Piekos Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Piękoś a nickname meaning ‘elegant’ or ‘foppish’.

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


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Where is the Piekos family from?

You can see how Piekos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piekos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Piekos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Piekos families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Piekos's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Piekos families in 1920.
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What did your Piekos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piekos. 36% of Piekos men worked as a Weaver and 50% of Piekos women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piekos were Shipping Clerk and Presser.

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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

  • Weaver
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Presser
    50%

What Piekos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Piekos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piekos 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Piekos. 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 244 military records available for the last name Piekos. For the veterans among your Piekos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piekos lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Piekos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Piekos in 1956 was 37, and 88 in 2004.

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