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Piekl Family History

Piekl 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: Pirkl, Piel, Piehl, Pike, Kiel, Peel, Pick, Peil, Pink, Kiehl

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What did your Piekl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Piekl. 100% of Piekl men worked as a Proprietor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Piekl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piekl 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Piekl. 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 15 military records available for the last name Piekl. For the veterans among your Piekl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piekl lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piekl

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