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Peihl Family History

Peihl 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: Peil, Pehl, Pihl, Reihl, Weihl, Deihl, Peel, Pech, Neill, Gehl

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Where is the Peihl family from?

You can see how Peihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peihl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peihl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Peihl family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peihl's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Peihl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peihl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Peihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peihl 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Peihl. 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 18 military records available for the last name Peihl. For the veterans among your Peihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peihl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Peihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Peihl in 1969 was 64, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peihl 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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