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Piels Family History

Piels 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: Piela, Piel, Pels, Pies, Riels, Piers, Kiel, Peel, Pille, Puls

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Where is the Piels family from?

You can see how Piels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Piels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Piels families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Piels's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Piels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piels 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 143 census records available for the last name Piels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piels 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Piels. 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 14 military records available for the last name Piels. For the veterans among your Piels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piels lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1992, in the United States, Piels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Piels in 1981 was 70, and 53 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piels 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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