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Pfel Family History

Pfel 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: Peel, Apfel, Pfeil, Poel, Piel, Kiel, Paul, Tafel, Pool, Fell

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Where is the Pfel family from?

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

There are 70 census records available for the last name Pfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pfel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pfel. For the veterans among your Pfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Pfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pfel in 1966 was 75, and 35 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfel 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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