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Piskel Family History

Piskel 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, Piske, Pike, Picker, Winkel, Paske, Postel, Distel, Bickel

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Where is the Piskel family from?

You can see how Piskel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piskel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Piskel families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Piskel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Piskel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piskel 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 Piskel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Piskel. 50% of Piskel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Metal Worker
    17%

What Piskel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Piskel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piskel 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Piskel. 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 42 military records available for the last name Piskel. For the veterans among your Piskel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piskel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Piskel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Piskel in 1975 was 81, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piskel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piskel 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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