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Peirsel Family History

Peirsel 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: Peiser, Meisel, Perel, Weisel, Beissel, Heisel, Perkel, Beisel

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Where is the Peirsel family from?

You can see how Peirsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peirsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peirsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Peirsel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Peirsel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peirsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peirsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Peirsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peirsel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Peirsel. 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 24 military records available for the last name Peirsel. For the veterans among your Peirsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peirsel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Peirsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Peirsel in 1976 was 66, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peirsel 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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