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Pielenz Family History

Pielenz 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: Pillen, Bielen, Polenz, Hiemenz, Lenz, Pille, Pilley, Bieler, Millen

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Where is the Pielenz family from?

You can see how Pielenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pielenz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pielenz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pielenz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pielenz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pielenz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pielenz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pielenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Pielenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pielenz 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pielenz. 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 26 military records available for the last name Pielenz. For the veterans among your Pielenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pielenz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Pielenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pielenz in 1971 was 63, and 98 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pielenz 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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