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Pfiel Family History

Pfiel 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: Piel, Fiel, Kiel, Peel, Field, Peil, Plier, Briel, Patel, Thiel

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Where is the Pfiel family from?

You can see how Pfiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfiel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Pfiel families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pfiel's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pfiel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfiel 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 Pfiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfiel. 24% of Pfiel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pfiel women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Co Aloner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Pfiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pfiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfiel 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Pfiel. 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 185 military records available for the last name Pfiel. For the veterans among your Pfiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfiel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pfiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pfiel in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfiel 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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