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Pirkl Family History

Pirkl Surname Meaning

South German (Bavaria Tyrol): variant of Birkel; see also Buerkle.

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


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Where is the Pirkl family from?

You can see how Pirkl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirkl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pirkl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Pirkl families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirkl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pirkl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirkl 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 Pirkl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pirkl. 40% of Pirkl men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Pirkl women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pirkl were Farm Laborer and Farming.

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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
    40%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Farming
    18%

What Pirkl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pirkl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirkl 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Pirkl. 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 755 military records available for the last name Pirkl. For the veterans among your Pirkl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirkl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pirkl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pirkl in 1959 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pirkl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirkl 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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