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Pehler Family History

Pehler Surname 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: Peller, Pegler, Pohler, Peeler, Fehler, Wehler, Mehler, Behler

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Where is the Pehler family from?

You can see how Pehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pehler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pehler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pehler families living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pehler's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Pehler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pehler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pehler. 28% of Pehler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pehler women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pehler were Labor and House Keeping.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • House Keeping
    34%

What Pehler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Pehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pehler 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Pehler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Pehler. For the veterans among your Pehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pehler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pehler in 1959 was 41, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pehler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pehler 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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