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Peiler Family History

Peiler 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, Pegler, Peeler, Keiler, Beiler, Seiler, Weiler

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Where is the Peiler family from?

You can see how Peiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peiler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Peiler families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Peiler's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Peiler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peiler 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 Peiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peiler. 27% of Peiler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

What Peiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Peiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peiler 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Peiler. 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 388 military records available for the last name Peiler. For the veterans among your Peiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peiler lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Peiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peiler in 1970 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peiler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peiler 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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