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Paehler Family History

Paehler 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: Baehler, Poehler, Piehler, Kaehler, Peller, Pashley, Zahler, Dahler

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Where is the Paehler family from?

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

There are 21 census records available for the last name Paehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paehler 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Paehler. 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 19 military records available for the last name Paehler. For the veterans among your Paehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paehler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Paehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Paehler in 1973 was 27, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paehler 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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