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Pehl Family History

Pehl Surname Meaning

German: either from an Old Prussian name of uncertain origin or a shortened form of North German Pehlgrimm ‘pilgrim’ (from Latin peregrinus; German Pilger)

which was also used as a personal name.

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


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You can see how Pehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pehl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Pehl families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pehl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pehl families in 1891.
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What did your Pehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Office Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pehl. 100% of Pehl women worked as an Office Cleaner.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Office Cleaner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pehl 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 759 immigration records available for the last name Pehl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pehl. For the veterans among your Pehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pehl lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pehl in 1953 was 38, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pehl 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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