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Pirkel Family History

Pirkel 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: Pickel, Zirkel, Pirkl, Birkel, Pirkey, Perkel, Pike, Picker, Winkel

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Where is the Pirkel family from?

You can see how Pirkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pirkel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pirkel family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirkel's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Pirkel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Pirkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirkel 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Pirkel. 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 135 military records available for the last name Pirkel. For the veterans among your Pirkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirkel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pirkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pirkel in 1963 was 87, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirkel 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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