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Pifel Family History

Pifel 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, Pifer, Pinel, Pike, Kiel, Peel, Tafel, Eitel, Pipe, Pine

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Where is the Pifel family from?

You can see how Pifel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pifel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pifel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pifel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pifel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pifel 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 Pifel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Rubber Worker
    100%

What Pifel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Pifel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pifel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pifel. 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 328 military records available for the last name Pifel. For the veterans among your Pifel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pifel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Pifel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pifel in 1970 was 66, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pifel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pifel 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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