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Peichl Family History

Peichl Name 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: Reichl, Pech, Peil, Pich, Eich, Pesch, Reich, Pehl, Reichel, Eichel

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Where is the Peichl family from?

You can see how Peichl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peichl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peichl families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peichl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peichl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peichl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peichl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Peichl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Peichl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peichl 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Peichl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Peichl. For the veterans among your Peichl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peichl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Peichl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Peichl in 1965 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

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