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Pfeil Family History

Pfeil Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German pfīl ‘arrow’ (from Latin pilum ‘spike javelin’)

a metonymic occupational name for an arrowsmith or an archer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pfeil family from?

You can see how Pfeil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfeil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Pfeil families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Pfeil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pfeil families in 1891.
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What did your Pfeil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pfeil. 70% of Pfeil women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    31%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Pfeil. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Pfeil. For the veterans among your Pfeil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeil lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pfeil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pfeil in 1950 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfeil 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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