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Phieler Family History

Phieler 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: Bieler, Hiller, Wheeler, Peeler, Wieler, Spieler, Pieper, Peveler

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Where is the Phieler family from?

You can see how Phieler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phieler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Phieler families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Phieler's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Phieler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phieler 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 137 census records available for the last name Phieler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phieler 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Phieler. 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 66 military records available for the last name Phieler. For the veterans among your Phieler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phieler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Phieler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Phieler in 1973 was 81, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phieler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phieler 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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