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Pielsch Family History

Pielsch 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: Pietsch, Pilch, Pesch, Pelech, Welsch, Pletsch, Liesch, Liebsch

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Pielsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pielsch 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Pielsch. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pielsch. For the veterans among your Pielsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pielsch lifespan?

Average Pielsch life expectancy in 1978 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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