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Pioch Family History

Pioch Surname Meaning

German (of Polish or other Slavic origin) and Polish: cognate of Polish Piech.

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


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Where is the Pioch family from?

You can see how Pioch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pioch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pioch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Pioch families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pioch's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Pioch families in 1911.
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What did your Pioch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pioch. 39% of Pioch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pioch women worked as a Wrapper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pioch were Laborer and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Die Maker
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Pioch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pioch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pioch 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Pioch. 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 340 military records available for the last name Pioch. For the veterans among your Pioch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pioch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Pioch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pioch in 1955 was 52, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pioch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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