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Puehl Family History

Puehl 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: Pehl, Puhl, Buehl, Zuehl, Piehl, Muehl, Ruehl, Kuehl, Peel, Kuhl

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Where is the Puehl family from?

You can see how Puehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Puehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Puehl families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Puehl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Puehl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Puehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puehl 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Puehl. 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 32 military records available for the last name Puehl. For the veterans among your Puehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puehl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Puehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Puehl in 1966 was 62, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puehl 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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