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Picel Family History

Picel 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: Pickel, Piel, Pinel, Pucel, Pike, Kiel, Picker, Peel, Pick, Eitel

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Where is the Picel family from?

You can see how Picel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Picel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Picel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Picel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Picel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Picel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Picel 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 79 census records available for the last name Picel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Picel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Picel. For the veterans among your Picel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Picel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Picel in 1975 was 90, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Picel 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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