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Pfehl Family History

Pfehl 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: Pehl, Pfahl, Fehl, Pfeil, Pfuhl, Piehl, Pfohl, Peel, Fell, Peil

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Where is the Pfehl family from?

You can see how Pfehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfehl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pfehl families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfehl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfehl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Pfehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfehl 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pfehl. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pfehl. For the veterans among your Pfehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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