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Peihler Family History

Peihler 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: Peller, Peiser, Meisler, Pegler, Pichler, Neisler, Eifler, Pohler

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Where is the Peihler family from?

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

What Peihler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Peihler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peihler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Peihler. 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 5 military records available for the last name Peihler. For the veterans among your Peihler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peihler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1972, in the United States, Peihler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Peihler in 1968 was 70, and 73 in 1972.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peihler 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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