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Pheil Family History

Pheil Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Pfeil.

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


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Where is the Pheil family from?

You can see how Pheil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pheil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pheil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pheil families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pheil's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pheil families in 1891.
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What did your Pheil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pheil. 25% of Pheil men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pheil women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pheil were Clerk and Servant.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Pheil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pheil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pheil 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Pheil. 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 251 military records available for the last name Pheil. For the veterans among your Pheil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pheil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pheil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pheil in 1963 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pheil 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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