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Pichl Family History

Pichl 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: Pich, Picht, Piche, Picha, Michl, Pihl, Piehl, Pachl, Rich, Pick

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Where is the Pichl family from?

You can see how Pichl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pichl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pichl families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Pichl families living in Manitoba. This was about 65% of all the recorded Pichl's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Pichl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pichl 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 Pichl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pichl. 22% of Pichl men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Pichl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pichl were Chauffeur and Inspector.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Chauffeur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Inspector
    14%

What Pichl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pichl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pichl 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Pichl. 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 682 military records available for the last name Pichl. For the veterans among your Pichl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pichl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Pichl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pichl in 1965 was 52, and 80 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pichl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pichl 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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