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Pihl Family History

Pihl Surname Meaning

Scandinavian: ornamental name from pil ‘arrow’ or ‘willow’. North German: variant of Pfeil.

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


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Where is the Pihl family from?

You can see how Pihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pihl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pihl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pihl families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pihl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pihl families in 1891.
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What did your Pihl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pihl. 17% of Pihl men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Pihl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pihl were Salesman and House.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    46%
  • Typist
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • House
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pihl 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Pihl. 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 652 military records available for the last name Pihl. For the veterans among your Pihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pihl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pihl in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pihl 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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