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Peshel Family History

Peshel 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: Peschel, Peshek, Pethel, Peel, Postel, Kessel, Fishel, Pester, Hessel

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Where is the Peshel family from?

You can see how Peshel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peshel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Peshel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Peshel families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Peshel's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Peshel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peshel 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 Peshel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peshel. 100% of Peshel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Peshel women worked as a Cook.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Peshel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peshel 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Peshel. 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 86 military records available for the last name Peshel. For the veterans among your Peshel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peshel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Peshel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Peshel in 1958 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peshel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peshel 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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