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Pielin Family History

Pielin 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: Melin, Pepin, Pioli, Helin, Palin, Belin, Polin, Timlin, Pilling

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Where is the Pielin family from?

You can see how Pielin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pielin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pielin families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pielin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pielin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pielin 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 Pielin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pielin. 100% of Pielin men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Pielin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Pielin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pielin 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 Pielin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pielin. For the veterans among your Pielin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pielin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Pielin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pielin in 1968 was 71, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pielin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pielin 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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