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Pirl Family History

Pirl Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Liegnitz in Silesia Poland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pirl family from?

You can see how Pirl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pirl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Pirl families living in Cumberland. This was about 89% of all the recorded Pirl's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Pirl families in 1891.
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What did your Pirl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pirl. 40% of Pirl men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Pirl women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Pirl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Pirl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirl 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Pirl. 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 219 military records available for the last name Pirl. For the veterans among your Pirl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirl lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Pirl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pirl in 1958 was 52, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirl 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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