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Pihel Family History

Pihel 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: Piel, Pihl, Pinel, Pike, Kiel, Peel, Eitel, Pipe, Pine, Fishel

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Where is the Pihel family from?

You can see how Pihel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pihel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pihel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pihel family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pihel's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Pihel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pihel 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 Pihel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Seaman
    100%

What Pihel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Pihel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pihel 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Pihel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pihel. For the veterans among your Pihel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pihel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pihel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pihel in 1967 was 80, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pihel 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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